Demography is a wide-ranging academic field that examines the relationship between population dynamics, such as births, deaths, and migration, and various aspects of society, culture, and the economy. It is intimately linked with disciplines such as sociology, economics, political science, epidemiology, anthropology, and more. In this class, the focus will be on the field of social demography, which closely aligns with sociology.
Students will be introduced to the key indicators (e.g., life expectancy, total fertility rate), concepts (e.g., cohort), and theories (e.g., demographic transition theory) that define demography. They will also explore significant findings from research within social demography.
To enhance understanding of the materials, the course will include not only lectures but also demographic analysis exercises, exams and compilation of demographic report.
＊Please be aware that attendance is mandatory. Exceeding a certain number of absences, including for varsity sports, internship, job hunting, failure to submit assignments, or poor participation in group work, leads to automatic failure.