Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop your understanding of the social foundations of health, and the ways in which sociological approaches can be used to guide understanding of health issues and their solutions. You will consider the historical, cultural and structural dimensions of a diverse range of contemporary health problems and develop your critical thinking about possibilities for change. Through consideration of the social and cultural determinants of health (including for Aboriginal people in Australia), behaviour change models, and health promotion and policy frameworks, this course will assist you with identifying a range of approaches that can be used to address public health challenges now and into the future.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply a sociological perspective to contemporary health issues, critically analysing dominant perspectives and narratives
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key social and cultural determinants of health, including those affecting the health of Aboriginal people in Australia
- Apply and critique approaches to social and behavioural change in contemporary health contexts
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56034
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 56033
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 56032
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 30
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