Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Health, Society and Sustainability

• Unit Code

  HST1183

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Julie Susan DARE

Description

The aim of this unit is to analyse the social context of health and health promotion. The unit is designed to introduce students to an understanding of the social and cultural factors which influence health and health behaviour. Sociological concepts and theories will be studied to provide frameworks for the analysis of health in society.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST1122

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply sociological theories and concepts to the study of health beliefs and behaviour.
2. Apply theoretical perspectives to the study of the social context of health promotion.
3. Articulate the relationship between health and sustainability in socio-cultural contexts.
4. Communicate sociological ideas and concepts relating to health inequalities.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of social change and implications for health, in areas including social class, the family, and gender.
6. Explain the role of political ideologies and power in influencing models of health care and health promotion.
7. Identify significant social, political and economic influences on health in Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in Australia.

Unit Content

1. The social determinants of health.
2. The social gradient.
3. Family, society and health.
4. Social class and health.
5. Gender and health.
6. Ethnicity and health.
7. Indigenous health.
8. Work, leisure and health.
9. Demography and health.
10. Sustainability and health.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-Campus Lectures, audiovisual materials, small group activities and discussions. In-class and online quizzes are included to encourage student participation. Off-Campus E-learning course work and activities provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor. Online access to activities, quizzes and audiovisual materials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Ezzy, D. (2009). Researching health: Methodological traditions and innovations. In J. Germov (Ed.), Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (4th ed., pp. 45–61). South Melbourne, Australia: OUP.
• Ezzy, D. (2009). Researching health: Methodological traditions and innovations. In J. Germov (Ed.), Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (4th ed., pp. 45–61). South Melbourne, Australia: OUP.
• Germov, J. (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology. (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
• Germov, J. (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology. (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.