Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Global health is receiving increasing recognition as a field of study in the social sciences. Governments, organisations, and research institutions around the world are working to improve and maintain the health of communities. The processes and concepts that people use in undertaking this work have crystallised over the past few decades into a set of common approaches, best practices, and dominant models for “doing global health”. Gradually, however, people are starting to question these approaches and the merits of the current global health system. In this unit, we will think critically about a range of topics related to global health, challenging our own beliefs and assumptions. We will start with a pause for reflection, thinking about definitions and language, and what is meant by “global health”. We will review the colonial history and legacies of public health, Indigenous views of health, and how globalisation, neoliberalism, and the rise of the development agenda have shaped the current system. We will discuss the state of the world's health today, the global burden of disease, current concerns, and the push for universal health care. Finally, we will explore different aspects of the global health system, exploring issues around global health governance, money and foreign aid in global health, humanitarian health, and the role of the United Nations, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the organisations, actors, and processes that make up the current global health system; (2) explain how the colonial history of public health is reflected in current approaches to global health; (3) outline the priorities of global health stakeholders and the tensions that exist between them; and (4) apply critical thinking to a range of topics including the governance and funding of global health programs, humanitarian health, health systems strengthening, and private sector involvement in global health.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-class critical analysis and (2) written extended viewpoint. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Tim Roberton
- Unit rules
- Advisable prior study
- PUBH5749 Foundations of Public Health (ID 3922)
- Contact hours
- 1 week full-time (37.5 hours), plus 1 month pre-reading (37.5 hours) and 1 month post-contact week assessment (75 hours)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.