phe5hpa health policy analysis
HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS
PHE5HPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students learn about policy analysis. A problem-oriented approach is used to identify the nature of the problem, see how the problem is articulated and solutions examined. Students are given the opportunity to explore, within the health field, political institutions, operation and function of government in regulating and funding the health system, and development and implementation of public and other policies. Consideration will be given to political theories and to understanding linkages between political structures and social and economic development. The analytical approach includes power, authority and influence, various theories which seek to explain the exercise of power in policy, and language and societal values. The process of implementation receives special attention. Case studies from domestic and international areas of health policy are presented to illustrate some of the enduring issues of policy analysis as well as exploring specific policy areas.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Barraclough
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE5HPI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | In addition, selection of reading will be made available through the electronic reserve system of the university library. | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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City, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Barraclough
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 7.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Five 3.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus six hours of directed learning activities."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 1,500-word minor assignment | A set topic | 40 |
one 3,000-word major assignment | An analysis of a problem in health policy chosen by the student | 60 |
Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Barraclough
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 39.0 hours scheduled online class per study period and delivered via online.
"Online content equivalent to 39 hours of face-to-face teaching."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1,500-word minor assignment | A set topic | 40 |
one 3,000-word major assignment | An analysis of a problem in health policy chosen by the student | 60 |