Aims

In this module, students develop a sophisticated understanding of global health issues and challenges, by ‘drilling down’ in detail, with specific attention to such topics as globalisation and health; maternal and child health; and health inequalities in global context.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module will cover the following topics:
Globalisation and health
Neglected tropical diseases
Health challenges and public health responses in Africa
Indicators of maternal and infant mortality and health
Primary health care in developing countries
Anthropological perspectives on global health
Health inequalities in global context

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This module aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of main concepts and issues of global health. The interactive lectures, which include case presentations and group work will encourage the students to think critically about the health challenges faced by resource poor countries. To bring all the students to a similar level of comprehension students will be asked to read and prepare prior to the face to face lecture sessions.

It will be expected that students have done the required preparatory work.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The first written assignment will test students’ knowledge, understanding and capacity for critical analysis of key issues of global health, by way of a structured question that requires substantial reference to relevant scientific literature and demands critical thinking skills that emphasise contrasting perspectives on one or more global health issues of contemporary concern. The second assignment tests similar abilities by way of an in-depth examination of an issue or topic covered in the module. Students will thus have an opportunity to pursue their own distinctive interests within a rigorous analytical framework.

A formative 'surgery' will be held on the essay assignments.