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ANTH736 – Regulating Intimacy: Sexual and Reproductive Health in a Global Context
2015 – S2 Evening
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Chris Lyttleton
Aaron Denham
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines how modernisation impacts on populations in developing countries by focusing on sexual and reproductive health. Improving these dimensions of well-being are central elements of global development goals and numerous health projects. As market engagement expands around the world, changing material and affective economies offer new opportunities for many people in developing countries. Everyday social and cultural aspects of reproduction are increasingly commoditised and linked into global circuits of value. At the same time, public health regulations seek to control intimate life and reduce disease spread. We will consider how social life unfolds through practices of intimacy and how these in turn have specific implications for how health is imagined and maintained by looking at the assumptions and practices underpinning sexual and reproductive health programs. This unit will thereby examine why sexual and reproductive domains are such prominent targets for development attention and the significant challenges that arise in seeking to intervene in these aspects of everyday life.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Participation/Discussion Guide | 20% | weekly |
| Essay Exam 1 | 20% | Week 8 |
| Essay Exam 2 | 20% | Exam week |
| Final Paper | 40% | Week 13 |
Participation/Discussion Guide
Due: weekly
Weighting: 20%
Active attendance and engagement with discussions and a discussion guide based on the readings will be turned in at the conclusion of each class
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Essay Exam 1
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
A take-home essay exam with pre-set questions that cover the key concepts from first half of the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Essay Exam 2
Due: Exam week
Weighting: 20%
A take-home essay exam with pre-set questions that cover the key concepts from second half of the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Final Paper
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
A final paper with a 10-15 minute class presentation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
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Weekly seminar Wednesday 6-8pm in room W6A 730
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PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesize the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major sexual and reproductive health problems in developing countries.
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
- Read widely and actively participate in discussions concerning the nature of interactions between development agencies and target communities and thereby gain detailed picture of what international aid can contribute to global health.
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Examine links between relative status of health and development in poor countries through looking at sexual and reproductive health of men and women and why these formed such a substantial portion of the Millenium Development Goals
- Identify the role of neoliberal expansion, affective economies, increased mobility and structural inequalities in creating disparities in sexual and reproductive health conditions in developing countries.
- Critically examine the role of culture within experiences of sexuality and how this in turn can inform marginalisation and associated vulnerability to sexual and reproductive health problems as well as the style and practice of government and donor interventions
Assessment tasks
- Participation/Discussion Guide
- Essay Exam 1
- Essay Exam 2
- Final Paper