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Course Description
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Course Name
Sociology of Health
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
Student will become familiar with social patterns of health & illness.
Student will be introduced to various theoretical perspectives on health
Students will understand what the determinants of health/illness are.
Students will acquire a knowledge for some of the health issues in South Africa
Students will become familiar with the impact of gender relations on health
Issues such as adolescent health and obesity will also be discussedMain Content
An examination of determinants of and theoretical perspectives on health
An examination of health and health issues in South Africa context
Poverty and its alleviation
adolescent health
Impact of obesity on healthBreakdown of Learning Time:
Contact with lecturer / tutor: 42 hours, two lectures per week
Assignments and tasks: 26 hours
Assessment: 2 hours
Practicals: 0, 1 tutorial per week
Self study: 30 hoursTotal Learning Time: 100
Method of Student Assessment:
Assignments, tests, tutorial 60%
Examination 40%
Assessment Module type: CFA
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.