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PHH1112

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 21 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitSouth Africa School of Health Sciences
OfferedSouth Africa Second semester 2015 (Day)
South Africa October intake 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Ms Natasha Khamisa

Synopsis

In this unit, we ask you to think about the vast and growing inequities in health that exist across the world and the challenges for people living in developing countries. We explore their underlying causes including: globalisation, transnational trade, tourism, rapid development, social and political transitions, climate change, violence and insecurity. Using research reports and case studies, we examine the wider context for working in international settings as well as the issues faced by Indigenous peoples, migrants and refugees. We explore our responsibilities as 'global citizens' and we challenge you to think about ways you could make a difference.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the place of health and its determinants in a globalising world;
  2. Compare and contrast initiatives to address global health challenges;
  3. Identify opportunities for action and design relevant approaches to global health challenges;
  4. Identify future global health challenges and their determinants;
  5. Analyse the determinants of global health;
  6. Critically reflect on contemporary debates regarding globalization and health.

Assessment

Group presentation (20 minutes) (30%)
Class test (1 hour) (30%)
Assignment (3,000 words) (40%)

Hurdle: 80% attendance at tutorials.

Workload requirements

3 hours per week (1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial) PLUS 9 hours of private study hours per week.

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Chief examiner(s)

Ms Natasha Khamisa

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Health science

Prohibitions

HSC1112.