University of Alberta

Course Guide for SPH 640 Fall 2016

Introduction to Global Health Location: ED 221 See http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/ Day/Time:

Instructor: Stephanie Yanow Phone: (780) 248-1018 e-mail: [email protected] Office: Katz 6032B Teaching Assistant: Hannah Mercador

Monday 1300-1550

Course Description

The aim of this course is to promote an understanding of the broad determinants of global inequities in health and of strategies to reduce these inequities. The Millennium Development Goals and the transition to the Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for the course. Sessions will usually comprise of introductory interactive presentations and small/large group discussions. Class time and assignments are aimed at enhancing students’ understanding, critical analysis and application of key concepts and selected issues related to Global Health.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Define Global Health Describe health inequities within and between countries Analyze historical and current causes of health inequities Analyze broad strategies to reduce health inequities

Course Evaluation: Mid-Point Course evaluation:

We want to hear your suggestions for improving this class. Please feel free to make constructive suggestions at any time. We will also ask you for your anonymous written feedback and recommendations at the beginning of the October 17th class.

Final Course Evaluation:

Following completion of the course, you will each have the opportunity to complete a summative course evaluation. Course evaluations will be done online by Test Scoring and Questionnaire Services. An invitation to participate in the survey is emailed to each student. The on-line course evaluations are confidential. The course coordinator will not receive the summary until after your grades have been submitted to the registrar.

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Student Evaluation: Assignment Reading summaries Participation Child health presentation Mid-term examinations Term Paper

Percentage 10% 20% 15% 20% 35%

Date Day of session Whole term; in class and online October 24 1pm; October 31 1pm; December 5

Reading summaries: 10% For five sessions you will be expected to write a onepage summary of a paper using a rubric. These summaries will form the basis for the small group discussions of the papers in class and must be submitted to the instructor on the day of the session. Classroom Participation: 20% (in-class: 10%; eclass: 10%) Students will be expected to participate in in-class (small group and whole-class) and e-class discussions. Quality is preferred over the quantity of contribution, and participation should facilitate group, as well as individual learning. In-class participation grades will be assigned based on an assessment of your preparation for class as well as your contribution to class discussions. For a high in-class participation mark you will be expected to: • Attend class regularly • Come to class prepared, having read the required readings. • Do additional reading on the subject (optional readings or identified own sources of information) and/or make an effort to relate the required reading to previous learning or work experiences. PHS 640 2016 Course Syllabus

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• Contribute relevant comments, or ask relevant questions during class. • Not dominate whole class or small group discussions. Allow others to participate in the discussions. • Volunteer to act as spokesperson for small group feedback. For a high e-class participation grade you will be expected to contribute at least ten relevant and insightful comments (either an original or a response comment). Only the first two comments for an individual session will be considered for grading. You therefore need to comment in at least 5 sessions. Child Health group presentation: 15% Groups of students will make presentations on child health in different countries on October 24th. All PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to the teaching assistant by 4pm on October 23rd. Marks will be awarded for: • Presentation (10) o PowerPoint slides (5) o Oral communication (5) • Content (20) • Response to questions (5) Students will be asked to evaluate the presentations. These grades will be used informally by the instructor in assigning final grades. Mid-term examination: 20% This is a 2 hour closed-book examination on October 31st to examine core knowledge and understanding of PHS 640 2016 Course Syllabus

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Global Health issues. This examination will consist of: • Short answer questions • Short essays • Interpretation of data (figures and tables) Term Paper 35% Topic: The paper should describe a major problem or issue facing a country or region (a group of countries or a part of a country). It should address: • Why this issue warrants attention compared to other issues in the country/region • The causes (proximal and distal) of the issue • What interventions to address the problem have been attempted (and how successful have these been) • What recommendations do you have to better address the problem (research and action) Format The paper will consist of a maximum of 12 pages. Use 1.5 spacing and 1-inch margins all round, with Times New Roman 11 pt. font. A Title page, a Table of Contents, Tables and Figures (if relevant), and a Reference List are expected in addition to the 12 pages of text. Grading The paper counts 35% toward the final course mark. Marks will be allocated as follows: • Adherence to formatting guidelines: 5 • Citing sources of information: 10 • Grammar and syntax: 5 PHS 640 2016 Course Syllabus

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• Importance of problem (clarity, justification): 20 • Causes of problem (depth and coherence): 20 • Interventions to address the problem (depth and coherence): 20 • Recommendations (clarity, justification): 20 Due Date: 1 pm on December 5, 2016. A late final term paper will be penalized 5% per day, including weekend days. Grading University of Alberta Calendar Section 23.4 Regulations and Information for Students Evaluation Procedures and Grading System The University of Alberta Grading System The University of Alberta uses a letter grading system with a four-point scale of numerical equivalents for calculating grade point averages. Grades reflect judgments of student achievement made by instructors. These judgments are based on a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in a class. Some instructors assign grades as intervals during the course and others assign marks (e.g. percentages) throughout the term and then assign a letter grade at the end. Instructors must adapt their approaches to reflect the letter grading system. Grade distribution should reflect those shown in this document. (EXEC 03 FEB 2003) Grading in Graduate Courses

Descriptor Excellent Good Satisfactory Failure

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Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C C-

Grade Point Value 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 University of Alberta, School of Public Health Page 6

Grading in Graduate Courses

Descriptor

Academic Integrity

Letter Grade D+ D F

Grade Point Value 1.3 1.0 0.0

Plagiarism is a serious offence. The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students should avoid any behaviour that could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the UofA Code of Student Behaviour. Information and resources are also available at the Guide to Academic Integrity and the Academic Integrity Graduate Handbook maintained by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs at the University of Alberta.

Required Text: •

Globalization-A Very Short introduction. M.B. Steger. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2013

Supplemental Readings Readings from the above text will be supplemented by required readings within specific sessions.

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Schedule Sept 12: Topic 1 From the Millenium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals • •

Koplan, JP et al. Towards a common definition of global health, Lancet 2009;373:199395 Davis, S. Achieving global health equity: what will it really take?

Sept 19: Topic 2 Globalization: Trade, AID and debt •

Globalization-A Very Short introduction. M.B. Steger. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2013 pp 1-59

Sept 26: Topic 3 Globalization: Political and cultural •

Globalization-A Very Short introduction. M.B. Steger. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2013 pp 60-137 *Summary of reading # 1 due

Oct 3: Topic 4 Population dynamics: Demographic and epidemiologic transitions •

World Population Prospects The 2015 Revision Key Findings and Advance Tables, United nations, New York, 2015

• *Summary of reading # 2 due • Oct 10: NO CLASS THANKSGIVING DAY Oct 17: Topic 5 Safe Motherhood • Victora, CG et al. Countdown to 2015: a decade of tracking progress for maternal, newborn, and child survival. Lancet 2016;387:2049-59 *Summary of reading #3 due Oct 24: Topic 6 Child health Group presentations

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Oct 31: Mid-Term examination: Covers classes Sept 12 to Oct 24 Topics for Term Paper Nov 7 NO CLASS READING WEEK Nov 14: No class Nov 21: Topic 7 Humanitarian emergencies *Summary of reading # 4 due Nov 28: Topic 8 Aboriginal health *Summary of reading # 5 due December 5: Topic 9 Environment Term Paper due

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