Linking the Generations: Community and Aging

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Cindy Koonz

palmerc@pdx.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will engage with older adults to complete a variety of life history projects. Students will address their assumptions and stereotypes toward the aging population and will reflect upon personal barriers and successes in the intergenerational communication process. Communication issues will be addressed in the areas of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intercultural communication. In addition to the community work, the course will focus on interdisciplinary discussions, lectures, and activities to increase awareness of the older population. Background check and fingerprinting may be required. Contact instructor (teachcin16@hotmail.com) upon registration to complete paperwork prior to start date. Processing can delay work in the community.

CONTACT INFO

Cindy Koonz, palmerc@pdx.edu, or teachcin16@hotmail.com