HSH207 - Socio-Economic Status and Health
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| Previously coded as | HSH106 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 2: Sandi Scaunich |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 1 x 2 hour seminar and learning experiences online |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
One of the critical determinants of health in society is socioeconomic status (SES). This unit will explore the link between SES and health from individual and population perspectives. It will explore the way social processes interact with health and consider the latest research on the social gradient. Issues such as gender, poverty and affluence, social exclusion, inequalities in health, and inequity will be considered against issues across the life course (access and expectation) as well as the role of education and information. The role of political and social institutions (including the household) in creating supportive environments will be considered.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Examine the links between socio-economic status and health and wellbeing locally, nationally and internationally, with reference to current research literature. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse the role of socio-economic factors in influencing both individual and population health. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Use theoretical frameworks to develop strategies to address socio-economic inequalities/inequities in health. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Communicate the relationship between socio-economic status and health using academic specific language. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO5 | Source and synthesise academic literature within the context of socioeconomic status and health. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate how to collaborate, develop and transmit knowledge and ideas with others to explore the links between socio-economic status and health. | GLO7: Teamwork |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Case study questions | 1200 words | 30% |
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| Assessment 2: Report | 1200 words | 30% |
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| Assessment 3: Small group presentation | 15 minutes | 40% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HSH207 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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Unit fee information
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