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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "SOSC/NS 265"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Global Health: Health Equity and Social Justice Across the Globe"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session II 2022
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Kristen Emory
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 11:10 AM 1:00 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
By Appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The right to health and wellness is a universal human right; yet global inequalities mean that there are still vast differences in people’s enjoyment of health and access to services. In this course we will see how modern health is not limited to physical or mental states, but encompasses all areas of our lives and communities. We take an ecological perspective to better understand health and predictors of health and wellness across the intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and policy/systemic levels. This course explores some of the key social, economic, cultural and political determinants of health and its disparities. It examines the role of maternal and children’s health, patterns in physical (in)activity around the world, young adults’ health, mental health and the impacts of substance use. It then discusses in depth the development and management of pandemics and the factors that affect different contagion and survival rates globally. The intertwinement of health and geopolitics is also investigated in relation to migration and health at borders, issues of social justice more broadly, and the right to food security. Students then analyze the cultural dimensions of food and its relationship to health, as well as the environmental variables that determine people’s access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Welcome to Introduction to Global Health! The course is designed to offer a deep and complex analysis of contemporary global society through the lens of health and the challenges to accessing good health. The course includes weekly lectures and readings in addition to close analysis of a range of case-studies. In-class discussions will focus on major international health and human service issues addressed in the readings and video documentaries. Students will learn about the possible applications of global and international health and human services and the kind of professions that are emerging in health-related fields.
This course will focus on a variety of important public health concerns across the globe, including: Health equity and access to care issues, infectious disease, physical activity, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, access to water and how we as individuals can collectively think globally and act locally to increase health and wellbeing across the globe. We will utilize the recent example of COVID-19 as a case study to demonstrate how our health and wellbeing is connected to others, even those residing across the globe; and conversely how the health and wellbeing of others is connected to our own.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completion of this course, students will have the skills to:
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Describe complex global health issues, their causes and potential solutions using ecological perspectives (Quizzes, Reflection Assignments and Country Presentation)
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Apply the “Think Global, Act Local” ideology to their own field of study (Reflection Assignments)
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Utilize greater cultural competency and cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity (Reflection Assignments)
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Evaluate critical health concerns and their predictors in locations across the globe (Quizzes, Reflection Assignment and Country Presentation)
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Prepare an accurate and thorough Public Health picture of a Country other than Italy or the United States (Country Presentation)
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Weekly Knowledge Checks (Quiz) | Each weekly Knowledge Check will contain approximately 15-50 questions regarding that week’s readings, assignments and/or lecture.
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| Global Health Project | All students will select a country to present to the class from a Global Health Perspective. Broadly, projects will include the following topics:
Overview/Background of the Country
Population size/make-up
Culture and Food
Major PH Concerns
Most relevant UN Developmental Goals
Healthcare Systems
COVID-19 and Response
Discussion
Instructions will be provided verbally and in writing.
| 20% |
| In-Class Discussion, Activities and Participation | | 20% |
| Final Presentations | Students will present the information they researched throughout the term at the end of the semester to classmates and instructor. | 20% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week
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Dates
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Course Topics
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Weekly Readings, Videos, Assignments & Quizzes**
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1
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Introduction to Global Health
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July
5-8
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Syllabus, Overview of Course, Intro to Global Health (GH)
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Syllabus
Chapter 1 - Global Health + Health Transitions
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Prevention Matters: Medicine and PH
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UN SDG
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Chapter 2- Measuring the Global Burden of Disease
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Journal Club - GH News Presentations
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Review GH News
Quiz 1
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2
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Health Promotion + Health Equity
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July 12-15
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Global Health as a Social Justice Field
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Chapter 4 - Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
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Intro to Health Promotion, Health Equity, Health Disparities + Cultural Humility
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Chapter 5 - Child Health
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Family Health / Health of Women & Children
Interview: SanD/Stone Initiative – Starting a non-Profit
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Racial Disparities and Child Mortality
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Journal Club - GH News Presentations
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Review GH News
Quiz 2
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3
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Addressing Predictors of Health Across the Globe
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July 19-22
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Nutrition, Food Insecurity + Physical Activity
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Chapter 11 - Global Nutrition
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Psychosocial Factors + Young Adult Health - Substance Use & Mental Health
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Chapter 6 - Health of Younger Adults
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Pandemics and COVID-19
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History of Pandemics / COVID
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Journal Club - GH News Presentations
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Review GH News
Quiz 3
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4
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Globalization + Environmental Health
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July 26-29
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Health Concerns in Industrialized vs. Developing Nations
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Chapter 8
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Environmental Health
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Environmental Effects on PH: An Economic Perspective
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Colonialism, Aparthide, and Health Equity
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Health System in South Africa
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Journal Club - GH News Presentations
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Review GH News
Quiz 4
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5
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We Are All Connected: Social Justice is a GH Concern
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Aug
2-30
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
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Chapter 14
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Human Rights, Social Justice, Migration and Health
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Human Rights Concerns in Italy
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Food as Culture + Ending Food Insecurity
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Food as Culture
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The Future: Careers in Global Health
Journal Club - GH News Presentations
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Review GH News
Quiz 5
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Final Projects
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Present Final Projects
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End of Class
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*The instructor reserves the right to update the calendar and any due dates to better meet the needs of the course. Any updates will be announced on Blackboard when the updated calendar is ready for viewing.
Please note all readings will be provided with no cost to the studetn. No need to purchase ahead of class!
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