phe5scp social and cultural perspectives in public health
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PHE5SCP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the multi-disciplinary partnerships between public health and social science disciplines, especially sociology and anthropology. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which cultural beliefs and practices shape population risks for both infectious and non-infectious diseases, and how social factors such as social status, ethnicity and gender impact on health inequalities. This subject will provide you with a solid grounding in understanding different ways in which the social sciences contribute to public health theory and practice.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabrina Gupta
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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City Campus, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabrina Gupta
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Conducted online via zoom
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Online via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1500-word book report Book report involves preparation of an online resource. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unstructured Reflective Journal of 5,000 words, equivalent to 1800 words formal assessment Students invited to share reflections in some tutorial discussions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabrina Gupta
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 50
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Conducted online via zoom
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 50
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Online via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word book report Book report involves preparation of an online resource. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Unstructured Reflective Journal of 5,000 words, equivalent to 1800 words formal assessment Students invited to share reflections in some tutorial discussions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1500-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |