phe3ghi global health initiatives
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will extend their understanding of the institutions, policies and programmes that contribute to public health in a 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-ordinatorAlison Hughes
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. Demonstrate an understanding of current problems in global health
- Activities:
- All elements of the subject are concerned with current problems in global health
- 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)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of key global health institutions
- Activities:
- These are the subject of several lectures, seminars and assigments
- 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. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and policy framework and processes of international public health
- Activities:
- These are the subject of several lectures, seminars and assignments
- 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. Discuss the agenda and the key program areas of the World Health Organization
- Activities:
- Major assignment deals with the work of the World Health Organization
- 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)
05. Discuss the Millennium Development Goals in relation to health
- Activities:
- MDGs are a designated seminar topic and are referred to in lectures and prescribed reading
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
06. Analyse how international agreements influence Australian public health law and policy
- Activities:
- International law and its ramifications for Australian legal and policy practice is covered in lectures, prescribed reading and assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
07. Discuss Australia's role in international health
- Activities:
- Australia's internatiional health role is covered in several lectures and seminars
- 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)
08. Analyse the relationship between security and health on a global level
- Activities:
- Health security is the subject of a lecture and seminar
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
09. Discuss the role of public health professionals in the prevention and management of infectious diseases of international public health importance, including malaria, tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus
- Activities:
- Infectious diseases are the subject of several seminar sessions
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
10. Demonstrate an understanding of responses to global health emergencies
- Activities:
- Dealt with in lectures and seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
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 face-to-face.
"One 1-hour lecture per week."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual report on the group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One 20-minute small group assignment presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One 2000-word individual assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Seminar participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Hughes
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 face-to-face.
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual report on the group presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One 20-minute small group assignment presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One 2000-word individual assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Seminar participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 |