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National Centre Epidemiology & Population Health · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
POPH6115 has two delivery modes: in-person and online. Please check that correct class number is chosen for delivery mode when enrolling. This interdisciplinary course examines the ways in which societies attempt to enhance and promote health in a range of settings, while critically assessing the associated risks and barriers. Students will learn how public health campaigns are planned, implemented and evaluated and will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from practitioners in the field. The course provides a sound theoretical understanding of dominant health promotion and protection theories and models, as they relate to contemporary health issues in Australia and internationally. It emphasises practical application of theory in problem based learning scenarios. Students gain a sound conceptual understanding enabling them to develop health initiatives and communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences. Note: This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Essay
Learning outcomes 2, 3
Health promotion grant application and reflection
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to-face component which may consist of 1 x 2 hour lecture per week. - Approximately 106 hours of self-directed study including recorded lectures and preparation for assignments. Other Information Please note this course will consist of advance reading, lectures and other activities. This is a master degree course, undergraduate students cannot enrol into this course unless you have an approved vertical double degree (VDD) study plan.
Reading materials will be provided throughout the course. Optional text: McKinnon, Merryn, ed. Health Promotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2021.