No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2017
OCC302 Occupation: Time and Narratives (8)
Abstract| In this subject students look specifically at people's time use, tempo, temporality and wellbeing. The subject is organised around a series of life stories and relates occupation to life stages, events and transitions. Students choose to investigate an occupational issue during a particular life stage (such as adolescence or midlife) or a life event (such as childbirth or coming of age). |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: OCC302
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Discuss people's time use, tempo, temporality and wellbeing
- Reflect on their values and beliefs as 'occupational beings'
- Evaluate dimensions of occupational engagement by individuals and groups of different ages
- Have a deeper understanding of age-related assessments, therapeutic activities and rituals via participation and simulation
- Review a range of occupational narratives and films |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Occupation and time in the framework of human lives
- Adulthood: An intimate relationship in the context of chronic illness
- Loss and change
- Childbirth and parenting
- Mid-life transitions
- Narratives of older adulthood |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
