cph4pol public health policy
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
CPH4POL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, China Health Program students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to participate competently in the development, implementation and analysis of health policy at a level appropriate to a generalist public health practitioner. Students will analyse the impact of the major state, national and international institutions and arrangements on health policy making; locate the factors in the contemporary public policy environment and political landscape which influence health policy making; demonstrate familiarity with the arguments and the politics associated with major contemporary health policy issues; demonstrate competence in policy analysis, policy development and policy advocacy skills needed to achieve public health objectives. This subject is taught in Mandarin and English as part of the China Health Program.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health care and public policy: an Australian analysis | Prescribed | Palmer, G and Short, S 2000 | 3RD EDN, MACMILLAN, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Health policy and politics: networks, ideas and power | Recommended | Lewis, J 2005 | IP COMMUNICATIONS, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Health policy in Australia | Recommended | Gardner, H and Barraclough, S 2002 | 2ND EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Making health policy | Recommended | Buse, K, Mays, N and Walt, G 2005 | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, MAIDENHEAD |
| Readings | The Australian health care system | Recommended | Duckett, S 2004 | 2ND EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. apply advanced conceptual, theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to health policy practice in a changing political, social and economic environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
02. communicate effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings, interpreting and transmitting knowledge, skills and ideas, and using a variety of modes and media
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
03. develop policies that enable safe and effective practice, both independently and as a member of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
04. independently assess evidence about innovations, generate new ideas, and identify and provide solutions or management options for complex problems in healthcare
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
05. make, and defend, ethical and socially responsible decisions in health policy development
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
Subject options
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China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 01-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 20-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 33-42, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 48-53, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 7.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group project exercise and presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 2,500-word major policy project final report | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Two 600-word policy analyses | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |