phe3ghi global health initiatives
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend their understanding of the institutions, policies and programs that contribute to public health in the global context. Students will also consider Australia's response and contribution to international public health issues.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Barraclough
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE2PHP or HLT2PHP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse contemporary challenges in global health
- Activities:
- Students present seminars across a range of topics including infectious disease outbreaks and non-communicable diseases
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Describe the impact of international agreements on Australian public health law and policy
- Activities:
- Lectures and seminars address historical and current initiatives to public health issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Evaluate the role of key global health institutions and legal and policy frameworks in international public health issues
- Activities:
- Major assignment deals with the work of the World Health Organization
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Assess Australia's role in international health
- Activities:
- Self-directed learning task focussing on climate change and Australia's response
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Barraclough
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One minor assignment of 750 words | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One 20-minute small group oral presentation | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2000-word individual assignment | 50 | 01, 03 | |
| Participation: answering a short quiz on reading and completion of one independent learning task | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |