Course syllabus - Health and Equality - a Global Perspective

Objectives

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire increased knowledge of equal preconditions for health linked to health determinants. Further the aim of the course is for the student to gain understanding of the effects of health and sustainable development from a global perspective.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

1 describe the preconditions for equality in health in relation to health determinants
2 explain global policy documents of importance to health
3 identify effects of health related to globalisation
4 explain equality in health related to sustainable development from a global perspective
5 explain the relationship between health and ill-health in relation to socioeconomic factors and gender.
6 use relevant sources to search for and find information on global conditions regarding health from an equality perspective

Course content

Preconditions for equality in health 
Health determinants 
Global policy documents for equality in health
Effects of globalisation on health 
Sustainable development from a global health perspective 
Illness panorama 
Infectious and non-infectious diseases 
Inequality based on different demographic groups 
Information searching and source criticism

Tuition

Teaching and learning take place in the form of lectures, workshops, literature studies and seminars. The course platform is used both as a course library and for communication.
The purpose of these teaching methods is for the students to develop their ability to practice active searches for knowledge, and their skills in critical reviewing and discussion.

Specific requirements

45 credits in Public Health Sciences, including Introduction to Public Health Sciences,15 credits, or the equivalent.

Examination

INL1 Written assignment, 4.5 credits, Individual written assignment relating to learning objectives 1, 4-6. Grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM1 Seminar, 3 credits, Individual oral and written assignment relating to learning objectives 2-4. Grades Fail (U) or Pass (G)
 
For a VG on the course as a whole, a VG on INL1 and a G on SEM1 is required. 
For more information consult the study guidelines.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

This course is largely compatible with the course in Global Health.
The course may be given in Swedish.