phe3ghi global health initiatives
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
PHE3GHI
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will extend their understanding of the institutions, policies and programmes that contribute to public health in a global context. Students will also consider Australia's response and contribution to international public health issues.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHLT2PHP OR PHE2PHP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Begg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written short piece (500-words equivalent) Students will be asked to write a short piece on what can be understood by the concept of global health. | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Written report (2,000-words equivalent) Students will be asked to submit a report in which they assess the historical strengths and weaknesses of the World Health Organization and the ways in which it might be reformed. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equiv per student) Present and lead discussion of weekly topic and facilitate student participation. Gain knowledge on the topic, strengthen group work and communication skills, apprise peers of key concept and issues, and encourage debate. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Workshop activities (1,500-words equivalent) Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. Associated workshop activities - 150 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Chong
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written short piece (500-words equivalent) Students will be asked to write a short piece on what can be understood by the concept of global health. | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Written report (2,000-words equivalent) Students will be asked to submit a report in which they assess the historical strengths and weaknesses of the World Health Organization and the ways in which it might be reformed. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 10-min group oral presentation (500-words equiv per student) Present and lead discussion of weekly topic and facilitate student participation. Gain knowledge on the topic, strengthen group work and communication skills, apprise peers of key concept and issues, and encourage debate. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Workshop activities (1,500-words equivalent) Progressive learning tasks with teaching support to build learner knowledge and application. Multiple small tasks allows the student to build-on and develop their understanding and application. Associated workshop activities - 150 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |