ALCS 1503 - Aging and Society
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43147,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kimberly Johnson
Email: ksjohnson@ysu.edu
Course Description
1503. Aging and Society. An interdisciplinary introduction to studies in aging. Examines the impact of population aging and its effect on society at large. Also examines individual aging processes, normal aging vs. diseases associated with aging, and social significance of aging. 3 hour lecture 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Issues in Aging 4th edition. | Novak, Mark | 9781138214750 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus review and Welcome PowerPoint, Begin reading Chapter one of the text | Issues in Aging, Mark Novak | Discussion One, Student Introductions |
| 8/31 | Chapter One- "Aging Today", Power Point Chapter one | Aging today | Discussion Board Post due 9/2, responses due 9/6; Quiz due 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapter Two, Power Point Chapter two | Theories and Methods | Discussion Board Post due 9/9, response due 9/13; Quiz due 9/13, Begin working on Aging Project Part one |
| 9/14 | Chapter Three, Power Point Chapter three | Demography | Discussion Board Post due 9/16, responses due 9/20; Quiz due 9/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapter four, Power Point Chapter four | Personal Health and Well-Being | Quiz due 9/27; Aging Project due 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter five, Power Point Chapter five | The Psychology of Aging | Quiz due 10/4; Begin working or Aging Project Part two |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6, Power Point Chapter six | Race and Ethnicity | Discussion Board post due 10/7 responses due 10/11; Quiz due 10/11 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 7, Power Point Chapter seven | The Health Care System | Midterm due 10/ 15 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8, Power Point Chapter eight | Finances and Economics | Discussion Board post due 10/21, responses due10/25; Quiz due 10/25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9, Power Point Chapter nine | Retirement and Work | Discussion Board Post due 10/28, resposnes due 11/1; Quizz Due 11/1 |
| 11/2 | Chapters 10 & 11, Power Points chapters 10 & 11 | Housing and Transportation and Leisure, Recreation and Education | Quiz due 11/8; Aging Project Part two due 11/8; Begin working on Issues in aging presentation |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12, Power Point Chapter 12 | Family Life and Relationships | Discussion Board post due 11/12, response due 11/15; Quiz due 11/15 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13, Power Point Chapter 13 | Social Support | Discussion Board post due 11/18, responses due 11/22; Quiz due 11/22 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14, Power Point Chapter 14 | Death and Dying | Issues in Aging Presentation due 11/24 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15, Power Point Chapter 15 | Politics and Policy | Discussion Board Response due 12/6; Quiz Chapter 14 |
| 12/7 | Review Readings | Issues in Aging | Final due 12/9 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.