Critical perspectives on health challenges and health promotion
HEL600-1
Included in Study
PhD Programme in Health and Sport Sciences
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
EX-602 Philosophy of Science
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the candidate:
Knowledge
is at the international forefront of knowledge of selected health challenges at local, national and international level
can evaluate the appropriateness and usefulness of various methods and processes of social and cultural dimensions of health promotion
Skills
can formulate research questions, plan and carry out research about health science and health promotion at an international level
can analyse and handle complex academic questions and challenge established knowledge and practice within health science and health promotion
General competence
can identify new and relevant ethical issues within health science and carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity
can participate in debates within health science and health promotion in international forums
Course contents
Health promotion related to demographic, political and socioeconomic changes
Health promotion: critical perspectives; health promotion at a local level
Health challenges of today¿s Western society
Health, moral and ethical issues
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work and seminars.
Examination requirements
Participation at obligatory lectures and seminars and group work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral presentation and examination for max 1 hour. The examination will be linked to obligatory literature and group work. The exam will be assessed to pass or fail.