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Course Description
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Course Name
Ageing and Social Policy
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Political Science, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
2.5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module outlines the social and demographic context and main lines of policy development relating to ageing and older people, particularly pensions policy, health care and long term care. It covers alternative theories on the significance of ageing societies, the efficiency, distributional and sustainability implications of alternative policy choices. It looks at the issues of ageing and social policy in comparative and European contexts.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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