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DATE
TOPICS
READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS DUE
Week 1
May 15 -
May 19
Introduction to the Course    
Week 1
May 15-
May 19
Research Methods Writing Assignment: Analyzing a research article   Assignment Due: 
          May 21
Week 2
May 22-
May 26
Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination Writing Assignment: Age-based Stereotypes

Exam#1

Assignment Due: 
         May 28

Exam Due: May 30

Week 3
May 29-
June 2
Attractiveness and Relationships Writing Assignment: Attractiveness  Assignment Due: 
         June 4
Week 4
June 5-
June 9
Impression Management and Self-presentation across the Life Span Writing Assignment: Impression Management  Assignment Due: 
         June 11
Week 5
June 12-
June 16
Advertising/Marketing for Older Adults Writing Assignment: Advertising

Exam#2 

 Assignment Due: 
         June 18

Exam Due: June 20

Week 6
June 19-
June 23
Scams and Cons Writing Assignment: Scams and Cons  Assignment Due: 
         June 25
Week 7
June 26-
June 30
Death and Dying Writing Assignment: Is Dying Young Worse than Dying Old?  Assignment Due: 
         July 2
Week 7
June 26-
June 30
Self and Gender  Exam#3  Exam Due: July 2
Week 8
July 3-
July 6
Volunteering, Altruism, and Helping    
Week 8
July 3-
July 6
Aging: A Multicultural Approach Writing Assignment: Multiculturalism

Exam#4

 Assignment Due: 
         July 6

Exam Due: July 6

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