Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Public and Allied Health
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
6002PUBHEA-SEP-CTY
Aims
This module explores the concept of globalization and its impact on population health and identifies the global strategic responses to these issues.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Examine the concept of globalization as an economic, political, technological and cultural process
2.
Critically analyse the impact of globalization on population health
3.
Critically evaluate international strategic responses and the role of international organisations in global public/environmental health risks
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:What is globalization? Concept analysis and historical development of globalizing practices and trends
Dimensions of globalization: political, economic, technological and cultural
The impact of globalization on health and the environment
The role of international and transnational organisation in the response to global health problems
Global responses to public/environmental health risk
The role of international organisations in the strategic response to public/environmental health risk
Topics Inc.: Tobacco control, Food & Nutrition, Pollution, Global Warming, Sanitation, Water, Globosity, Alcohol, Pandemics
Module Overview:
In this module you will explore the concept of globalization and its impact on population health and identify the global strategic responses to these issues. This module critically examines the phenomenon of globalization and the ways in which it impacts on the environment and public health. Globalization is examined from a number of dimensions: political, economic, technological and cultural. International policy and strategic responses to public/environmental health risks and impacts are critically evaluated.
In this module you will explore the concept of globalization and its impact on population health and identify the global strategic responses to these issues. This module critically examines the phenomenon of globalization and the ways in which it impacts on the environment and public health. Globalization is examined from a number of dimensions: political, economic, technological and cultural. International policy and strategic responses to public/environmental health risks and impacts are critically evaluated.
Additional Information:This module critically examines the phenomenon of globalization and the ways in which it impacts on the environment and public health. Globalization is examined from a number of dimensions: political, economic, technological and cultural. International policy and strategic responses to public/environmental health risks and impacts are critically evaluated.