ATS3967 · Health communications management

Overview

In this unit you will consider the communicative dimensions of public health issues, and how they are enmeshed within broader socio-economic relationships and structures. Drawing on case studies, best practice and scholarly research in the field, you will critically evaluate a diverse range of health communication initiatives from different regions and sectors. You will also engage with media training and gain expertise in designing and executing effective communication strategies for diverse health issues.

Areas of study: Health humanities

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. critically analyse the social and communicative dimensions of public health issues, showing a deep understanding of complex theories, concepts, ideas and arguments;
2. plan and execute original communication projects, communicating arguments with clarity, and demonstrating a critical understanding of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to medicine and healthcare;
3. think and analyse reflectively and ethically about the role of knowledge and power in the arena of medicine and health;
4. communicate your findings in a range of academic and professional formats.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.