phe3ghi global health initiatives
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2019
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-ordinatorDaryll Archibald
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. Review and examine contemporary challenges, including economic systems and social structures, 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. Critically evaluate 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. Contrast and analyse the workings of major stakeholders and systems in Australia and the impact this can have on 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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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written short piece (500-words equivalent) | Students will be asked to write a short piece on what can be understood by the concept of global health. | 10 | 01, 03 |
| Written report (2,000-words equivalent) | Students will be asked to submit a report in which they assess the historical strengths and weaknesses of the World Health Organization and the ways in which it might be reformed. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equivalent, per student) | Students will work together in a group to: 1. Present a discussion of the set topic based on required and further readings and also extra sources identified by the group, and 2. Lead the class discussion and invite participation of those attending the seminar. The purpose of the seminar presentation is to learn about the topic, further develop group work and communication skills, provide those attending wi | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Workshop activities (1,500-words equivalent) | Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. Associated workshop activities - 150 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaryll Archibald
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written short piece (500-words equivalent) | Students will be asked to write a short piece on what can be understood by the concept of global health. | 10 | 01, 03 |
| Written report (2,000-words equivalent) | Students will be asked to submit a report in which they assess the historical strengths and weaknesses of the World Health Organization and the ways in which it might be reformed. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equivalent, per student) | Students will work together in a group to: 1. Present a discussion of the set topic based on required and further readings and also extra sources identified by the group, and 2. Lead the class discussion and invite participation of those attending the seminar. The purpose of the seminar presentation is to learn about the topic, further develop group work and communication skills, provide those attending wi | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Workshop activities (1,500-words equivalent) | Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. Associated workshop activities - 150 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |