Overview

1. Measuring health & factors that influence global trends
2. Comparing Health Systems
3. Demographics, Populations and Human Needs
4. Epidemiologies of Disease
5. The World Health Organisation, Regional and National Health Challenges
6. Millennium Development Goals
7. Environmental Health, Climate & Natural Disasters
8. The Health and Well-being of Children and Young People
9. Wars, Conflict & Interpersonal Violence
10. Gendered Health Inequalities
11. Pollution

Seminar Subjects. Given the range and diversity of topics to be covered, rather than exclude some important discussions from the lecture programme, it is intended to cover new topics that have resonance with the lecture subjects in the seminar sessions. Suggested topics include disability, communicable diseases, human trafficking, child protection, family planning policies and health behaviours such as smoking and alcohol consumption.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D+ to D-Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of relevant material for this module, and a limited use of it to answer the question set with little independent thinking. Limited use of material from the module and other relevant information to support arguments; most of the references are drawn on appropriately to support discussion and presented correctly in both text and references list. Limited awareness of conflicting arguments and ideas but no real attempt to address them; some limited ability to analyse and to critically evaluate material. A framework for the assignment is apparent but logical flow and coherence not always consistent with acceptable use of written language.

-good -B+ to B-Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of relevant material, using it to answer the question set and showing independent thinking. Good use of material from the module and other relevant information to support arguments; references are drawn on appropriately to support discussion and are presented fully and correctly in both text and references list. Some awareness of conflicting arguments and ideas and a good attempt to address them; some ability to analyse and to critically evaluate material. Sensible use of the major points with very good signposting and balance between sections with good use of written language.

-excellent -A* to A-Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant material, using it to answer the question set and showing independent thinking. Excellent use of material from the module and other relevant information to support arguments; references are drawn on appropriately to support discussion presented fully and correctly in both text and references list. Excellent awareness of conflicting arguments and ideas and a good attempt to address them; ability to analyse and to critically evaluate material. Excellent organisation of the major points with very good signposting and balance between sections with fluent use of written language.

-another level-C+ to C-Demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant material, using it to answer the question set and showing independent thinking. Adequate use of material from the module and other relevant information to support arguments; references are drawn on appropriately to support discussion and are presented fully and correctly in both text and references list. Some awareness of conflicting arguments and ideas and a good attempt to address them; some ability to analyse and to critically evaluate material. Sensible use of the major points with very good signposting and balance between sections with good use of written language.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate awareness of the differences in patterns of health and disease around the world and how these have been influenced by historical and geographical factors.

• Describe how the health of the global population is promoted and protected by analysing how global, regional and local health systems address key economic and social determinants of health.

• Evaluate the impact of global migration and cultural diversity on the health and wellbeing of national populations in England and Wales, as well as in pan-European and other contexts.

• Identify the diverse stakeholders who are invested in health systems and programmes, and appraise the impact they have on the health and wellbeing of populations.

• Identify the relationship between global agencies and frameworks, such as the World Health Organisation, and health policies and services at national, regional and local levels.