OCC302 Occupation: Time and Narratives (8)

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).

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge
OCC301

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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 agerelated assessments, therapeutic activities and rituals via participation and simulation
  • Review a range of occupational narratives and films

Syllabus

This 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

Contact

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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