Age attitudes and the dismantling of age-related prejudices, as well as career management (1cr)

Objective

The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student’s competence in understanding the effects of age discrimination and age-related prejudices, as well as in challenging them in working life. Additionally, the aim is to deepen competence regarding preparedness for the final phase of one’s career and methods to promote a just and inclusive working life. After completing the course, the student understands the effects of age discrimination in the workplace and can identify potential age-related prejudices in their own and others’ thinking. The student is able to challenge age stereotypes by presenting alternative ways of speaking and acting in professional contexts.

Content

- Age discrimination in working life - The impact of age-related prejudices - Challenging age-related prejudices - Preparedness for the late stage of one's career

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates mastery of the basic content of the course, but shows deficiencies in independent information acquisition, interpretation, and the ability to apply what has been learned.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a good command of the course content. They actively seek information and interpret its essential connections. They possess the ability to analyse what they have learned and to apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates a comprehensive and diverse command of the content of the course unit. They possess excellent, purpose-appropriate information acquisition skills. In their solutions, they demonstrate independence and responsibility. Their ability to apply what they have learnt in practice shows creativity and broad-mindedness.