Prof. Dr. Ulla kriebernegg and Prof. Dr. Stephen Katz are co-teaching a doctoral seminar "Foundations in Age Studies" and are inviting anyone interested in the topic to take part in three sessions. The sessions will be held online.
The dates and topics:
- Tue, May 23, 4-6:30 pm: Narrative
What does the study of narrative bring to aging research? Perspectives from literary and sociological analyses
- Wed, June 7, 4-6:30 pm: Aging and Embodiment
How are aging bodies a focal point for understanding the experience of aging, social expectations and resistance
Reading: “Ageing, Risk, and the Falling Body” (Katz) and “Ending Aging in the Shteyngart of Eden” (Kriebernegg)
- Thur, June 22, 4-6:30 pm: Dementia
Why does studying the critical history of Alzheimer disease reveal about our basic ideas about humanity and care?
Reading: “Lost in Time” (Katz & Leibing)
In case you would like to take part, register via: cirac(at)uni-graz.at You will receive a Zoom link and reading material upon registration.