International Perspectives in Health and Social Care

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2020-06-01

Module Leader:

Kate Parkinson

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

This module addresses the ways in which the contemporary processes of globalisation impact upon health and social policy. You will gain an understanding of social policy in a global context, drawing upon a range of perspectives to examine topics including welfare regimes, social justice, agency of provision and re-distribution of … For more content click the Read More button below. You will address the ways in which the contemporary processes of globalisation impact upon health and social policy, as policies within one country can no longer be understood without reference to the global context in which the country finds itself. This is particular pertinent to the fields of health and social care, in relation to social issues such as HIV/AIDS, child labour, changing patterns of climate and the recent swine flu pandemic. In attempting to understand social policy in a global context, you will draw on a range of perspectives to examine crucial topics, such as welfare regimes, social justice, agency of provision and re-distribution of economic activity. You will draw on examples of current global situations to develop relevant debates.

You will address the ways in which the contemporary processes of globalisation impact upon health and social policy, as policies within one country can no longer be understood without reference to the global context in which the country finds itself. This is particular pertinent to the fields of health and social care, in relation to social issues such as HIV/AIDS, child labour, changing patterns of climate and the recent swine flu pandemic. In attempting to understand social policy in a global context, you will draw on a range of perspectives to examine crucial topics, such as welfare regimes, social justice, agency of provision and re-distribution of economic activity. You will draw on examples of current global situations to develop relevant debates.

Learning Strategy

In addition to lecture input, students will take part in a number of seminar workshops, involving presentations and debates, which will contribute to their formative development and assignment preparation.

Outline Syllabus

Health and social care policies as applied to different countries throughout the world; Explanations of the process of policy development;The international and global dimensions of social policy;Social issues, such as social justice, autonomy, universality versus diversity; The impact of globalisation;Global conflicts of interest;Global redistribution, regulation and rights;International organisations affecting health … For more content click the Read More button below.

Health and social care policies as applied to different countries throughout the world; Explanations of the process of policy development;
The international and global dimensions of social policy;
Social issues, such as social justice, autonomy, universality versus diversity; The impact of globalisation;
Global conflicts of interest;
Global redistribution, regulation and rights;
International organisations affecting health and social care development;
Studies of world patterns, in relation to health and disease, social transformations, environmental problems and international relations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Demonstrate systemic analysis and critical awareness of the way that health and social care policies are organised and delivered in different countries throughout the world.

Demonstrate critical understanding of the international and global dimensions of social policy and their links to international organisations.

Evidence critical consideration of global re-distribution, regulation and rights.

Exhibit self direction and insight in applying the above knowledge and understanding to a global situation.

Demonstrate presentational skills.

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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