University Programs for Seniors in Spain

Analysis and Perspectives

Bibliographic Data

ID19944381
AuthorsCarmen Orte Socias (0000-0002-4695-4411, Universitat de les Illes Balears), Luis Ballester Brage (0000-0003-1861-7511, Universitat de les Illes Balears), Carmen Touza-Garma (0000-0001-9471-8221, Universitat de les Illes Balears), Carmen Touza Garma
Year2004
Volume30
Issue4
Pages315-328
Publication date2004-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Gerontology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-1277 • E-ISSN: 1521-0472
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03601270490278849
OpenAlexW2083025486
LanguageEN
Citations received8

In this article, we describe and discuss the rise and general features of educational-cultural programs for seniors offered by Spanish universities. More specifically, we focus on the historical evolution, types, and characteristics of these programs. Furthermore, we briefly describe the origin, evolution, and characteristics of the Open University for Seniors offered by the University of the Balearic Islands for students over 50 years of age

Focus (optics) · Higher education · Medical education · Political science · Sociology · Aging, Health, and Disability · History of Education in Spain · Medicine · Psychology · Social Sciences and Policies · Gerontology

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