In this course, students will acquire the following general skills: - to analyze critically - to work in teams - to think globally In this course, students will acquire the following specific skills: - to analyze old age from a sociological and comparative perspective - to identify problems related to old age; assess projects and programmes devoted to help old people - to propose public policies to improve the status of old people

K1: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K2: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K4: To know the history of sociological theory and its main schools up to the present day. K5: To know the basic components of cultural differences and social inequalities. K7: To understand the relationships between population, resources, environment and socio-demographic structure K9: Understand and synthesize the plurality of approaches and concepts of the subdisciplines linked to sociology. S1: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. S2: Use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information. S3: Identify and apply interpersonal skills on responsibility, negotiation and emotional intelligence. S4: Demonstrate good communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments. S5: Develop personal autonomy in the work and professional sphere in order to identify one's own learning needs. S6: Compose and write speeches following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with the different established standards. S7: Apply the knowledge acquired to identify the sociological perspective in the analysis of social, political and economic processes. S9: Be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology of the discipline and methodologies of the discipline. S10: Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on the economic, political and social field of teaching and research. S12: Possess skills to manage and mediate in crisis situations and social conflicts. C1: Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in a professional environment.

1. Introduction to sociology of of age: concept, history, methods. 2. Theories of old age. 3. Old age: history, demography, health, socio-economic issues. 4. Retirement and labor-market aspects of old age 5. Gender, migration and old age. 6. Active old age: Leisure, volunteering, and participation in politics 7. Old age and dependency: networks of care. 8. Old age and generations: family, social images, mass media 9. Public policies towards old age 10. Social and political actors related to old age

Learning methodology is participatory, continuous and open. Some of the learning activities include: - Analysis of sources about ageing and retirement, old age people research design, case studies about old age groups, debate about ageing problems, assessment of social research/intervention programs for old people, work with audiovisual materials, etc. - Some activities are on-site, and some others will take place elsewhere (home, library, other institutions). - Depending on content/subject, activities can be individual or in team.