SCH-32306 Comparative Sociological Analysis of Health Problems and Policies


Code last year: (RSO-32306)

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures14
Literature study
Problem-based learning6
Tutorial6
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)prof. dr. A Niehof
Lecturer(s)prof. dr. LL Price
dr. MPM van der Burg
prof. dr. A Niehof
Examiner(s)prof. dr. A Niehof
dr. MPM van der Burg
prof. dr. LL Price

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

HSO-10806 (SCH-11306)

Contents:

The course offers a framework for the analysis of major health problems in both the 'developed' and 'developing' world. Health problems and their solutions (policies, programmes) need to be studied critically because definitions of health and illness are contested and the solutions to health problems involve many stakeholders with their own perspectives and interests.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course unit, the student is expected to be able to:
- be familiar with sociological and anthropological concepts for the analysis of health problems and policies;
- be able to analyse public health problems and policies;
- have knowledge of health problems in contemporary societies.

Activities:

- lectures;
- literature study;
- discussion.

Examination:

- written examination;
- active participation in discussions.

Literature:

Scientific articles via EDUweb.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Restricted Optional for: MMEManagement, Economics and Consumer StudiesMScE: Health and Society2AF