CHMD8015 Cultural Epidemiology: Theory and Methods
| Offered By | National Ctre for Epidemiology & Population Health |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Culture, Health and Medicine |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This course introduces to students to the emerging discipline of cultural epidemiology, defining what it is and how it might be undertaken. It focuses on employing cultural theories, concepts and related methods to the health of populations and sub-populations.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Students will be expected to gain at the postgraduate level, skills in:
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| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 words written assessment, (90%), seminar/ online participation (10%). Written assessment will consist of 2 short papers on specific topics and one major essay (5,000 words). |
| Workload |
Two day intensive course on campus with additional online teaching via computer and internet. Online teaching methods may include podcasting, interactive tutorials, live chat and discussion forum. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Cultural Studies, Health, Medicine and the Body, and Medical Science |
| Programs | Master of Culture, Health and Medicine and Master of Culture, Health and Medicine |
| Academic Contact | Cathy Banwell |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
