Social Gerontology and Business

Major: Social Economics, Analytic and Management
Code of subject: 7.051.08.E.021
Credits: 3.00
Department: Theoretical and Applied Economics
Lecturer: Sadova U. Ya.
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: - knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles of the organization of the system of collecting information on the aging population and expanding the possibilities of its economic activity; - in-depth knowledge in the field of basics of social gerontology and analytics, the use of data sources on population aging, basic tools for analyzing the sustainability of guaranteed income systems for the elderly on the basis of broad and multilevel approaches, including labor supply and productivity. - knowledge of theories of social gerontology and entrepreneurship and their place in solving the problems of economic consequences of population aging; - understanding the content and ability to correctly interpret the indicators of social gerontology and entrepreneurship.
Required prior and related subjects: Pro-requisites: Social economy and politics Corequizity: Master's Thesis
Summary of the subject: Formation of theoretical bases, methodological and methodical bases for the organization of gathering and analysis of the information regarding the aging of the population and expansion of possibilities of its economic activity; understanding the peculiarities of modern processes of healthy, active, and well-off old age in different countries and in Ukraine, mastering theoretical approaches to explaining the economic consequences of population aging, problems, and opportunities of social gerontology and entrepreneurship; mastering the necessary competencies and basic skills of analysis and evaluation of the social and economic activity of the elderly: the formation of competencies in the field of partnership to achieve positive changes.
Assessment methods and criteria: current control in practical classes, practical work (100%)
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
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