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.
The course will cover
- the history of cultural epidemiology
- theoretical approaches
- main methodological issues
- discussion of Australian and New Zealand research examples
- current debate
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Students will be expected to gain at the postgraduate level, skills in:
- interdisciplinary understandings
- critical analysis of cultural epidemiology texts
- appropriate written and verbal expression
- evaluation of key methodological approaches
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).
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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.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 3 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 3.00 | 0.06250 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $1548 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2073 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2193 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |
