Identity and Aging in Literature and Film

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Emphasizes the experience of aging as perceived from the older person’s point of view and that of society. Situations in later life will be explored through the use of short stories, selected articles, and videos. The topics covered will include health, friendship and relationships, widowhood, family and intergenerational relationships, perceptions of death and dying, and finding purpose and meaning in life. Students will acquire a basic understanding of identity issues and factors that contribute to well-being in later life. Identical with PSY 309 . Cannot receive credit for both GER 309 and PSY 309 . Prerequisite: PSY 121 or SOC 150 ; and ENG 110 .