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LECTURES

Read both the chapter in our text and the posted lectures before coming to class. Completing the optional Review Quiz can further facilitate your learning.

 

Aug 25

 

Aging in America

 

Chapter 1
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Sept 1/Sept 8


Stereotypes & Images

 

CHAPTER 2
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Sept 15

 

Social & Psychological Theories

Chapter 3 Pt I
 

 

Sept 22

 

Social & Psychological Theories cont.

Chapter 3 Cont.



 

 

 

Sept 29

 

Physical Health & 

Well Being

 

Chapter 4

 

 

Oct 6

 

Mental Health

Chapter 5

 

 

 

Oct 13 

 

Friends, Family & Community

Chapter 6

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 20

 

Intimacy & Sexuality

Chapter 7

 

 

SKIP CHAPTER 8

 

Oct 27

 

Finances & Lifestyles

Chapter 9

 

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Nov 3

 

Living Environments

Chapter 10

 

Nov 10

The Oldest-Old & Caregiving

Chapter 11

 

 

Nov 17

Special Problems and Women and Minorities

 

Chapter 12


 

INTERVIEW PAPER DUE

 

 

Nov 24

No class meeting

internet assignment

 

Dec 1

 

Death and Dying

 

Chapter 14
 

INTERNET PAPER DUE

 

 

 

 

 

Dec 8

Death and Dying

All Extra Credit Due

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Dec 15

FINAL EXAM (Cumulative)