Global Health (on campus)

POPH67301 Global Health (on campus) 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Paula Whittaker Unit coordinator Division of Population Health, Health Services Res 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Global health is of considerable concern for the day-to-day realities of people and communities regardless of whether they live in a rich or poor country. The way our interconnected world works shapes our life and health chances through choices made at all levels. Topics covered in the course include the key values, concepts and frameworks that underpin global health; the political, social, economic, legal, and institutional factors that affect health and disease from a global perspective, and how the local and global inter-connect against the backdrop of the major drivers of globalisation; the strengths and failings of key actors in the global health system as a practical foundation for working effectively with or alongside them; interdisciplinary exploration of global health issues and controversies, and how to tackle complex problems in resource poor or culturally sensitive/ politically difficult settings.  Global health is of considerable concern for the day-to-day realities of people and communities regardless of whether they live in a rich or poor country. The way our interconnected world works shapes our life and health chances through choices made at all levels. Topics covered in the course include the key values, concepts and frameworks that underpin global health; the political, social, economic, legal, and institutional factors that affect health and disease from a global perspective, and how the local and global inter-connect against the backdrop of the major drivers of globalisation; the strengths and failings of key actors in the global health system as a practical foundation for working effectively with or alongside them; interdisciplinary exploration of global health issues and controversies, and how to tackle complex problems in resource poor or culturally sensitive/ politically difficult settings.  The unit aims to: This unit aims to examine how the global health concept has evolved in the context of globalisation. It will look into the key political, social, economic, legal, and institutional underpinnings of health and disease in diverse contexts.   Across all intended learning outcomes, students should be able to: <ul><li>Understand key values, concepts and frameworks that underpin global health</li><li>Explore the health impact of globalisation and the shifting burden of disease</li><li>Appreciate the link between socio-economic development and health outcomes</li><li>Familiarise with the Sustainable Development Goals and their evolution from the Millennium Development Goals</li><li>Explore the social determinants of health</li><li>Understand the key features of the global policy debates and their evolution into the Universal Health Coverage concept</li><li>Critically analyse key international laws that impact on global health policy and practice  </li></ul> <ul><li>Analyse political, social, economic, legal, and institutional factors that affect health and disease from a global perspective, and how the local and global inter-connect against the backdrop of the major drivers of globalisation. </li><li>Recognise moral values and personal beliefs that animate the global health movement.  </li></ul> <ul><li>Practice critical interdisciplinary skills to explore global health issues and controversies, and tackle complex problems in resource poor or culturally sensitive/ politically difficult settings</li><li>Consider how global health progress may be tracked and measured</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking when applying global health issues to a specific context  </li></ul> <ul><li>Appreciate the strengths and failings of the key actors in the global health system as a practical foundation for working effectively with or alongside them</li><li>Consider ethical issues in designing global health policies and practice</li><li>Understand the wider humanitarian context for the health work crises</li><li>Work collaboratively on a range of activities - teamwork</li><li>Apply principles of evidence based practice  </li></ul> This is a mandatory course unit for students studying on the on-campus programme, or an optional course unit for students on the web-based learning programme. There will be written materials by the tutors guiding students through the course, illustrated with photographs and figures to illustrate the rich topic areas. Much of the content will be presented through peer reviewed journals (accessible through the University library), media (newspaper and TV channels available online) and short videos (i.e. course tutors). Students will be directed to a variety of relevant literature each week, but also encouraged to research and explore and find their own sources.While there are overarching learning aims and objectives for the unit, each week will also contain its own learning objectives.There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled seminars. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed, and take part in discussion and problem-solving activities. Students should work through the unit in a logical sequence.Students are required to work through teaching on the virtual learning platform including self-tests, discussion board activities and quizzes. All face to face activities are mandatory for all students. Attendance is monitored and an escalation policy is in place for non-attendance. The sessions will be recorded and made available for all students as part of good pedagogic practice for accessibility, revision and consolidation. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their final summative assignment (2,000 words or equivalent) within 15 working days. Further opportunities for formative feedback (on non-assessed work) will be provided during the course through tutor-student interactions, including discussion board tasks. N Lectures 20 Project supervision 4 0 126