Social pathways in global health and health promotion, 5 credits

Contents

The aim of the course is to enable students to use a social science perspective in critical assessment of global public health and health promotion. The focus is on how social theories can help in understanding experiences of health and illness, as well as in the design and evaluation of interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. The course includes social theories applicable on individual-, group-, and structural levels.

Expected learning outcomes

After completion of the course the students should be able to; - Describe and understand key concepts of the presented theories. - Apply appropriate social science concepts, models or theories to public health problems focussing on social pathways in global health and health promotion. - Evaluate and discuss scientific publications related to social pathways in global health and health promotion.

Required Knowledge

For non-programme students applying as single-course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education. (IELTS (Academic) with minimum score 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL (Paper based with minimum score 530 and minimum TWE 4). TOEFL (Internet based with minimum score 72 and minimum Written 17)). Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.

Form of instruction

Teaching in the course is concentrated to two weeks during the course period. Teaching is conducted through lectures, group works, seminars, and home assignments. Seminars and home assignments are compulsory. Reading and discussing the content of the course books and other course material are essential both during and between the course weeks. Teaching is given in English.

Examination modes

The examination has three parts; 1) Compulsory seminars, 2) Presentation of home assignments, and 3) A written exam. Only grades of Fail or Pass will be awarded for the seminars and the presentation of home assignments. The written exam will award the following grades: Fail, Pass or Pass with distinction. Over all grades for the course are: Fail, Pass, or Pass with distinction. In order to be awarded Pass for the entire course it is required that all of the examinations must be passed. To be awarded Pass with distinction it is required that the written exam is awarded Pass with distinction. For students who have not received a passing grade at the first written exam on the course, a re- exam is arranged. A student who fails two examinations has the right to a change of examiner according to the University’s set of rules. A request to change examiner should be sent to the Board of the Faculty of Medicine.

Other regulations

Start-of-study respite A respite for the start of studies may be granted under special circumstances. Examples of such circumstances are illness, military service, pregnancy, care of children or other nursing responsibilities etc. A negative decision about start-of-study respite may be appealed to Överklagandenämnden för högskolan. Course roll call Attendance is compulsory for the course roll call. A student may be relieved from this obligation only through a decision by the course coordinator and only under special circumstances. Non-attendance without a valid reason may lead to the seat being given to another applicant. A decision about this is made by the course coordinator.

Academic credit transfers are always reviewed individually according to the University’s set of rules and academic credit transfer regulations.