GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2020
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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Steve Begg
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HLT2PHP OR PHE2PHP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Steve Begg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
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. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equiv per student) Present and lead discussion of weekly topic and facilitate student participation. Gain knowledge on the topic, strengthen group work and communication skills, apprise peers of key concept and issues, and encourage debate. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Chong
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
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. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equiv per student) Present and lead discussion of weekly topic and facilitate student participation. Gain knowledge on the topic, strengthen group work and communication skills, apprise peers of key concept and issues, and encourage debate. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
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 | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |