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ANTH8032 – Global Health
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Siobhan Irving
Lisa Wynn
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MDevStud or MPH or 30cp at 8000 level or above or (ANTH816 or ANTH8016)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Global health recognises a holistic understanding of health that transcends borders and encompasses the links and transnational movements of people, materials and ideas. To affect change at the individual, community and global levels, we need to appreciate how human biology and health are shaped by the larger contexts in which they are embedded and the dynamic and uneven circulation of resources, technology, culture, values and people. In this unit, we will examine the role of social, political-economic and environmental forces that shape the patterning and the distribution of disease and health across communities and take a critical perspective when examining the underlying value systems in biomedical science, policy, health interventions, and global health practice. This unit offers a framework for understanding the complex ways that health and disease intersect within a range of global contexts, institutions and practices. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Synthesise the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major global health problems.
- ULO2: Discuss and evaluate the major issues confronting global health, including their trends, determinants, and effect on individuals and populations.
- ULO3: Describe the global burden of disease, emerging global health problems, the causes and control of epidemics, and communicable and non-communicable diseases at the global level.
- ULO4: Identify the role of poverty, inequality, and structural violence in global health contexts and how health can be distributed unequally within and between populations.
- ULO5: Describe the particular health needs of vulnerable populations.
- ULO6: Identify and evaluate the complex role and impact of policy, global institutions, non-governmental organizations, and major funders in global health.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Research essay | 40% | No | 23:59, 5/11/21 |
| Participation and reading response | 20% | No | 23:59, Tuesday, weekly from Wk2 |
| Short answer essays | 30% | No | 23:59, 27/09/21 |
| Presentation | 10% | No | Weeks 12 and 13 |
Research essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 23:59, 5/11/21
Weighting: 40%
Research essay exploring a chosen topic from the course material
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major global health problems.
- Discuss and evaluate the major issues confronting global health, including their trends, determinants, and effect on individuals and populations.
- Describe the global burden of disease, emerging global health problems, the causes and control of epidemics, and communicable and non-communicable diseases at the global level.
- Identify the role of poverty, inequality, and structural violence in global health contexts and how health can be distributed unequally within and between populations.
- Describe the particular health needs of vulnerable populations.
- Identify and evaluate the complex role and impact of policy, global institutions, non-governmental organizations, and major funders in global health.
Participation and reading response
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: 23:59, Tuesday, weekly from Wk2
Weighting: 20%
Completion of weekly reading summary and active participation in weekly seminars
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major global health problems.
- Discuss and evaluate the major issues confronting global health, including their trends, determinants, and effect on individuals and populations.
- Describe the global burden of disease, emerging global health problems, the causes and control of epidemics, and communicable and non-communicable diseases at the global level.
- Identify the role of poverty, inequality, and structural violence in global health contexts and how health can be distributed unequally within and between populations.
- Describe the particular health needs of vulnerable populations.
- Identify and evaluate the complex role and impact of policy, global institutions, non-governmental organizations, and major funders in global health.
Short answer essays
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 23:59, 27/09/21
Weighting: 30%
A take-home short answer exam on key concepts
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major global health problems.
- Discuss and evaluate the major issues confronting global health, including their trends, determinants, and effect on individuals and populations.
- Describe the global burden of disease, emerging global health problems, the causes and control of epidemics, and communicable and non-communicable diseases at the global level.
- Identify the role of poverty, inequality, and structural violence in global health contexts and how health can be distributed unequally within and between populations.
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 12 and 13
Weighting: 10%
Short presentation of research topic for main essay
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise the common anthropological, epidemiological, historical, policy, and political-economic approaches to major global health problems.
- Identify and evaluate the complex role and impact of policy, global institutions, non-governmental organizations, and major funders in global health.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures: Every week, a lecture will be delivered as part of the seminar. Check iLearn for information on whether the lecture will be delivered on campus or online over Zoom. Lectures are always interactive with student participation, so please join us if you can! However, it will be recorded so if you cannot watch the lecture synchronously, you can catch up on the lecture recording later.
Readings: Each week (starting from Week 2) you are expected to do the weekly readings and write a short summary before the tutorial (see iLearn for detailed assessment information). The lecture readings will be available via Leganto, through iLearn and are all available from the library website. If you can't find a reading, e-mail the library (lib.reserve@mq.edu.au) or the unit lecturer and administrator (siobhan.irving@mq.edu.au) so that we can make sure it's available online.
Assessment submission: All written assessments will be submitted online via iLearn; your oral presentation will be during tutorial. See iLearn for details.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Learning Skills
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook