GSC2206

Sociology of health

Dan Lennon

8 points
* Equivalent to 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisites: GSC1201 and GSC1202 or equivalents
* Prohibitions: Students who have completed 6326 (Sociology of health and welfare) cannot enrol in GSC2206

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should have developed a sociological analysis of contemporary health and health related issues; and contribute to public debate on these issues.

Synopsis This subject is designed to give students a comparative view of health care systems, as well as emphasising that health and illness are more the result of social processes than biological ones. A variety of health issues are examined to illustrate different sociological perspectives.

Assessment Assignment one (1500 words): 25%
* Assignment two (2500 words): 40%
* Examination (2 hour): 35%

Prescribed texts

Wadell C and Petersen A (eds) Just health Churchill Livingstone, 1994
Other texts to be advised