Global health in a changing world
The course will provide knowledge about the reciprocal relationship between public health and global development, presented in three blocks: , (2) Institutions and governance and (3) Regions and populations.
(1) Globalisation, sustainable development and global health governance. In this first block, a number of basic theoretical concepts will be introduced in order to increase understanding of the factors that affect global public health. What is globalisation and how does it impact individual and population health? In which ways are social and health related inequalities in rich and poor countries connected to global economic development? What is sustainable development and how is it related to good and equitable public health? Essential principles for political governance beyond the nation state will also be presented.
(2) Key forces in global health: This block will address demographic and historical phenomena that have characterised global public health development. What role do international markets and corporations play in global health? How does climate change intensify global health inequalities? How are
(3) Global health issues: This block will address health problems and diseases that are of central importance to global health today. What is the current state of infectious diseases in the world? What drives the increase in non-communicable diseases across different world regions? What are the key elements of global health across the life course? Concrete examples of health outcomes will be used to illustrate the topics and discussions of the previous blocks.
This course is given both as a single subject course, and on the societal track of the master's programme, term 3.
For more information on the programme: Master's programme in public health sciences: societal and individual perspectives
Detailed information will be published at the learning platform Canvas for registered students.
Please also see the course plan.
Teaching Format
The teaching will be based on lectures and seminars.
This is an on-campus course and the student is expected to attend the course lectures and seminars.
Active attendance at seminars is mandatory. Absence or inadequate participation in up to two seminars can be compensated for by replacement assignments. Absence from more than two seminars will require the student to retake the course.
During the course, a multiple-choice test will be conducted. The multiple-choice test is not part of the grading assessment, but passing a multiple-choice test is a requirement for students to participate in the subsequent examination.
More information will be published in the learning platform Canvas at the course starts. Please also see the course plan.
The course will be taught in English.
Course managers
Helena Honkaniemi
Email: helena.honkaniemi@su.se
Assessment
The course is examined through an individually written assignment.
Active participation in the seminars, and attendance at lectures is a course requirement.
Reception by appointment.
