CQUniversity Unit Profile
PBHL20005 Global Public Health
Global Public Health
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General Information

Overview

This unit focuses on global health issues from a social-ecological public health perspective. You will explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as they relate to global public health and examine a range of public health issues including communicable disease, climate change, gender equity and food security. Key concepts covered in this unit include inequality, social justice, and human rights across a range of populations, regions, and contexts. Multi-sectoral partnerships at a local, national and international level will be analysed, in addition to a specific focus on the global engagement of stakeholders to support the implementation of the SDGs. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative public health interventions to address specific targets relating to the SDGs in a particular region or context using the theory of salutogenesis. A project proposal and grant application relating to one of the SDGs will be developed to address a specific public health challenge in a region or context of your choice.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Co-requisites:PBHL20001 Understanding Public Health PBHL20004 Public Health Action and Evaluation 

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2020

Cairns
Melbourne
Online
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
2. Group Work
Weighting: 60%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback.

Feedback

It would be helpful to provide sample assessments so students have insight into what is expected for each assessment.

Recommendation

A de-identified sample of work will be provided as part of the 2020 offering.

Feedback from Teaching reflection.

Feedback

Many international students had poor academic skills, and were unfamiliar with academic integrity standards in Australian Universities.

Recommendation

Generic academic skills will be embedded in Term One offerings from 2020. Academic Learning Centre (ALC) support will be actively promoted to students. Focus areas: academic integrity, critical thinking and referencing skills.

Feedback from Student feedback. Teaching reflection.

Feedback

Distance student felt neglected at times as he wasn't part of the group work or face-to-face tutorials on the Melbourne campus.

Recommendation

Arrange a Zoom meeting with distance students at the start of term to identify strategies to make the learning experience more inclusive.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the overall framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and be able to critique the challenges, opportunities, trends and possible futures for at least one of these SDGs
  2. Justify community-based and community-led public health approaches as they relate to the SDGs in a particular region or context
  3. Evaluate the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships at a local, national and international level and analyse key actors or partners as they relate to SDGs in a particular region or context
  4. Reflect on own communication skills and cultural humility to enable effective partnership formation
  5. Utilise the theory of salutogenesis to investigate key factors that support the promotion of health within the context of the SDGs
  6. Critique case studies related to the SDGs and assess how social and environmental determinants of health contribute to the production of health inequalities
  7. Design innovative public health interventions to address specific targets related to the SDGs in a particular region or context.


Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Group Work - 60%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Group Work - 60%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Lal Rawal Unit Coordinator
l.rawal@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Political & Economic Determinants of Health

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Environmental Determinants of Health

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Mar 2020

Module/Topic

Social Determinants of Health

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Global Health Partnerships & Actors

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 (Short answer questions) is due this week


Reflection activity on SDGs Due: Week 5 Friday (10 Apr 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Apr 2020

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Apr 2020

Module/Topic

Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 8 Begin Date: 04 May 2020

Module/Topic

Non-communicable disease prevention and management

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 9 Begin Date: 11 May 2020

Module/Topic

Mental Health & Substance Misuse

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Part A (Expression of Interest) is due this week


Group Work (Public Health Project Proposal) Due: Week 9 Friday (15 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 18 May 2020

Module/Topic

Injuries & Violence

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 11 Begin Date: 25 May 2020

Module/Topic

Community Based approaches to Public Health

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Jun 2020

Module/Topic

Recap and Reflection

Chapter

Various readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Part B (Presentation) is due this week

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Jun 2020

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Jun 2020

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Term Specific Information

Teaching and coordination contact:

Sydney Campus:

Dr. Lal Rawal, MEd. (Health Ed.) MIRB, MPH, PhD

CQUniversity, Sydney Campus

400 Kent Street, 2000

Level 11, Room 02, Phone: (02) 293245703

Email: L.rawal@cqu.edu.au


Melbourne Campus

Dr. Tafadzwa Nyanhanda, PhD (Human Nutrition)
Senior Lecturer - Public Health
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences

120 Spencer Street - 4.13, Melbourne 3000

Email: t.nyanhanda@cqu.edu.au

Phone: (03) 9616 0429


Dr Sabi Kaphle, PhD (Public Health)
Lecturer - Public Health, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences

CQUniversity Australia, Level 4, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne 3000
P
+61 3 9616 0586 | X 50586 | E s.kaphle@cqu.edu.au

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Reflection activity on SDGs

Task Description

In this unit we have been looking at the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In preparation for this online written assessment, 5 short answer questions will be provided. You can choose an important public health issue that relates to your home country and be prepared to answer questions to test your understanding of issues and concepts relating to the SDGs.

Please answer the questions in relation to your chosen country and health issue. Provide concise answers (approximately 150 words for the questions that carry 5 full marks and 300 words for the questions that carry 10 full marks). The questions require understanding of issues and concepts covered in the readings/resources of the GPH unit. You do not need to cite any references.

Please note, the Online questions will be open for 3 days. You can attempt the questions from home or in class.  Once you have commenced the test, the online quiz will time out in 3 hours. This means you must complete the test within 3 hours time.


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Friday (10 Apr 2020) 11:59 pm AEST

The Online questions will be open for 3 days. You can attempt the questions from home or in class. Once you have commenced the online questions, it will time out in 3 hours.


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Friday (24 Apr 2020)

The marks and feedback will be available online by Friday Week 6


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
To pass this unit, a minimum of 45% must be achieved for this particular assessment. Overall pass rate for the unit is 50%.

Assessment Criteria

Each question will be allocated marks. Total marks allocated for this assessment is 40. The marks for each question will be visible to students once they have logged in to the assessment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the overall framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and be able to critique the challenges, opportunities, trends and possible futures for at least one of these SDGs
  • Justify community-based and community-led public health approaches as they relate to the SDGs in a particular region or context
  • Evaluate the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships at a local, national and international level and analyse key actors or partners as they relate to SDGs in a particular region or context
  • Utilise the theory of salutogenesis to investigate key factors that support the promotion of health within the context of the SDGs
  • Critique case studies related to the SDGs and assess how social and environmental determinants of health contribute to the production of health inequalities


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility
  • Leadership

2 Group Work

Assessment Title
Group Work (Public Health Project Proposal)

Task Description

Part A (Expression of Interest) 30%

Assume the role of a Public Health Practitioner.

In your group, select a region, a public health issue and a potential community-based project which seeks to address at least one of the UN SDGs. Present an argument (via an Expression of Interest) to an International Donor as to why this program should be considered for funding. Proposals must represent an alliance that brings together at least one community-based organisation (in your region of choice), at least one international institution, and at least one health promotion industry partner. Indicative budget $150,000 year.

Complete an Expression of Interest Template. The template will be provided on the Moodle site.

Part B (Group Presentation) 30%

If you were successful in obtaining funding, what would your project look like? Prepare a 10-minute group presentation to the funding body. The presentation needs to include project aims and objectives, a detailed set of public health interventions/strategies and an evaluation component.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Friday (15 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST

Assessment part 2A is due on Friday week 9 and part 2B is due on Monday Week 12 of this term.


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Friday (29 May 2020)

Marks and feedback for the Assessment 2A will be available online by Friday week 11


Weighting
60%

Minimum mark or grade
To pass this unit, a minimum of 45% must be achieved for this particular assessment. Overall pass rate for the unit is 50%.

Assessment Criteria

A marking rubric will be provided on the Moodle site. Students will be assessed on:

  • Rationale for the project.
  • Evidence of high-level research from diverse contemporary literature and other relevant sources.
  • Alignment of the project with SDG goal (s).
  • Innovation and relevance of the project
  • Evaluation strategy
  • Peer assessment and feedback to the contribution

Additionally, students will be individually assessed by the tutor based on:

  • Attendance at tutorials
  • Individual contributions in tutorials or online forums


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline Online

Submission Instructions
Part A -EOI will be submitted online by one member of each group. Part B - Group Presentation will be delivered in the Week 12 tutorial.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the overall framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and be able to critique the challenges, opportunities, trends and possible futures for at least one of these SDGs
  • Justify community-based and community-led public health approaches as they relate to the SDGs in a particular region or context
  • Reflect on own communication skills and cultural humility to enable effective partnership formation
  • Critique case studies related to the SDGs and assess how social and environmental determinants of health contribute to the production of health inequalities
  • Design innovative public health interventions to address specific targets related to the SDGs in a particular region or context.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?