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National Centre Epidemiology & Population Health · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course is offered in two modes: online and in person. Please select the correct class number when enrolling for the relevant mode of delivery. Understanding the social determinants of health is important for health promotion, health prevention and also for crafting an approach to treatment and health care that considers people’s uneven exposures to social and cultural risks or resources. The social determinants of health are important from a public health perspective because they point to the causes of health risks and hence the necessary interventions; explain chronic disease policy failure; explain differentials in health outcomes; address questions posed in philosophy regarding pathways to equity and equality. The social determinants of health framework has been adopted by the World Health Organisation and governments, and this course aims to supply an in-depth understanding of the field and its importance.
Peer-teaching presentation slides. Students will prepare presentation slides (~10 slides) and post them online via a Discussion Board, with the aim of either summarising or critiquing an assigned class reading.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Essay critically comparing key theoretical approaches to the Social Determinants of Health.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Short report outlining a specific social or economic policy, and the evidence that the policy has impacted health (either positively or negatively). Students will choose from two pre-set topics.
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Participation in online discussion. Students will post at least 5 reflections (posts) on to the online discussion space throughout the course to promote reflection on the course material.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Weekly 1.5 hour sessions of in-person or online, delivered lectures/session material. - Weekly 1.5 hour tutorials in-person or online via Q&A session. - Students are expected to undertake a further 7-8 hours per week of independent study. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Other Information Please note this is a master degree course, undergraduate students cannot enrol into this course unless you have an approved vertical double degree (VDD) study plan.
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