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Dr. Regina Bures
3362 Turlington Hall
(352) 392-0265 ext. 250
rbures@soc.ufl.edu
Updated: 1/04/08
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Regina Bures
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SYP 6735: SOCIOLOGY OF
AGING & THE LIFE COURSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This graduate-level seminar introduces the theories, methods
and substantive topics commonly
associated with the life course perspective. This perspective is based
on four themes: (1)
Individuals are embedded in social, historical and physical contexts;
(2) Human lives are linked
through social interaction; (3) Individuals construct their lives in
the context of social and
historical circumstances; and (4) The impact of a life transition is
dependent on when it occurs in
an individual's life. The life course perspective is a powerful tool
for research in many
substantive areas including sociology, gerontology, criminology, and
psychology.
FALL 2007 SYLLABUS
(6 pages, pdf)
FALL 2007 SYLLABUS W/
SUGGESTED READINGS
(15 pages, pdf)
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Course resources can be accessed through Ares at: https://ares.uflib.ufl.edu/.
GENERAL POLICIES:
If you have a question or something is unclear ASK or EMAIL
me.
Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices before
entering the classroom.
Class members are expected to complete reading assignments on
a weekly basis.
Class members are responsible for all material presented and
announcements made in class.
Doctor’s notes presented as documentation of absences will
only be acceptable for the date(s) specified by the note. In most cases
ongoing medical treatment is not an acceptable excuse for not attending
class.
Class participation is encouraged but disruptive
participation will not be tolerated. Examples of disruptive
participation include private conversations with other class members,
asking questions to get attention, cell phone use/messaging, reading
the Independent Alligator, chewing tobacco, and clipping fingernails.
Any academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism; giving or
receiving assistance during an exam; falsification, forgery or
alternation of academic records or documentation regarding missed
classes) detected in this course will result in the student receiving
no credit for the assignment or exam where it occurred. Academic
dishonesty may result in an “F” and/or dismissal from the course.
Students with disabilities that require classroom
accommodation need to register with the Dean of Students Office. The
Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to show when
requesting accommodation. See http://www.dso.ufl.edu/ for more information.
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