Intergenerational studies: a multi-disciplinary field

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The field of intergenerational human services is assessed if it could qualify as an academic discipline and suggestions on how it may be assimilated into higher education are given. These professionals may find work as community center specialists, school teachers or coordinators of intergenerational programs. Students who plan to make intergenerational services a career must enrol in courses that train them to interact with young and old people. These studies must be flexible and give students the chance to design their own curricula that meet the needs of both age groups.

Study and teaching

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The benefits of intergenerational community service projects: implications for promoting intergenerational unity, community activism, and cultural continuity

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Intergenerational community service programs are discussed as a means for building community. Topics include intergenerational community service programs, Neighborhoods 2000 and its evolution, eradication of age-related stereotypes, intergenerational continuity, community activism orientation, community improvement themes, and conveyance of a sense of cultural continuity.

Community life, Community service, Community services

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Intergenerational programming: a vehicle for promoting intra- and cross-cultural understanding

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Intergenerational programs are discussed as a means to promote the transmission of cultural heritage. Topics include intergenerational relations in ethnic communities, cross-age programs, and considerations for developing culturally appropriate intergenerational programs.

Intercultural communication, Ethnic groups

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