phe3ghi global health initiatives
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2017
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. Analyse contemporary challenges 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,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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. Describe the impact of international agreements on Australian public health policy
- Activities:
- These are the subject of several lectures, seminars and assigments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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 institutions and legal and policy frameworks in international public health issues
- Activities:
- These are the subject of several lectures, seminars and assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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:
- Major assignment deals with international health issues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Hughes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor individual report on the group presentation (750 word equiv.) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| Small group assignment presentation (30 minutes) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Major individual assignment (2,000 word equiv.) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Reading and viewing exercises, and self-directed learning task | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |