Internship in Ageing and Social Change

Aim

After completing the course, the student should on an advanced level be able to:

• identify, describe, and relate specific knowledge of the workplace to theoretical bases of Ageing and social change
• independently show the ability to identify and discuss demands, possibilities, and challenges in the workplace related to Ageing and social change
• critically reflect, analyse, and assess on how implementation of theoretical knowledge in practise related to the organisation or workplace of relevance, could be made possible and what challenges it may face

Content

The course encompasses a 10-week internship at a relevant organisation, workplace or business related to Ageing and social change. The internship puts a focus on how theory can be implemented in the workplace as well as an understanding of the challenges and possibilities, with a focus on the latter. In the course, the opportunity is offered to critically reflect, analyse and assess issues and opportunities in the organisation or business in the light of relevant theories. In addition, the opportunity is offered to develop relevant skills and tools for managing demands and challenges in the workplace as well as the ability to reflect on own strengths and limitations.