EPN-V2

SFV4700 Globalisation and the Development of Health and Social Policy Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Globalisation and the Development of Health and Social Policy
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
Master in Programme Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Elective modules, Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
FALL 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course presents the main debates concerning the impact of economic, cultural and political globalisation on health and social welfare in different parts of the world, and the role of multilateral agencies (including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund) in influencing social and health policies in high-, middle-, and low-income countries.

Language of instruction is English

Required preliminary courses

None.

Learning outcomes

A student who has completed his or her qualification has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student has advanced knowledge of

  • main theoretical and empirical debates concerning how globalisation impacts upon health and social welfare in different parts of the world
  • trends in economic growth, poverty and inequality
  • The importance of the demographic and epidemiological transitions for understanding differences in health status and social welfare between as well as within countries
  • welfare state changes in high, middle and low income countries
  • how decisions are made in multilateral agencies (in particular the World Health Organisation, the World Bank and IMF), and the polities of multilateral organisations
  • the relationship between international and national health policy and social policy

Skills

The student can

  • review and discuss different theoretical perspectives on the relationship between globalisation and local policy development
  • investigate health and social policy outcomes in different countries
  • investigate how demographic and socioeconomic changes influence disease patterns and changes in health and social inequality
  • analyse how various aspects of globalisation influence health and social policy outcomes in high, middle and low income countries

General competence

Candidates are capable of

  • contributing to the debate on how various aspects of globalisation pose challenges as well as opportunities for the development of health and social policy
  • identifying and evaluating how health and social policy designs can be adopted to global policy challenges
  • participating in the debate concerning how multilateral organisations such as the World Bank and WHO perform their roles with regard to global health and social policy challenges

Teaching and learning methods

The course is organised into a series of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to play an active role. Lectures are given by the course lecturer and invited lecturers. Students will also be required to present papers, and discuss course themes during lectures and seminars.

Course requirements

On completion of the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

  • has insight into different areas of professional expertise that are relevant to the development of projects
  • has insight into the structure and values of an enterprise or an educational institution

Skills

The student:

  • can make a constructive contribution in the enterprise/other educational institution
  • can discuss and reflect on different cultural and ethical perspectives, work methods, cooperation and the understanding of roles internally in the enterprise/other educational institution

General competence

The student:

  • has an understanding of work in the field in commercial contexts/specialisation in the field from another educational institution
  • can plan and carry out varied tasks and projects that take place over time, individually or in teams, and in accordance with ethical requiremtns and guidelines.

Assessment

Attendance and active participation are required in the internship in an enterprise or other educational institution.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

This course has mandatory requirements that needs to be fullfilled in order to take the exam:

  • Compulsory attendance in the internship at an enterprise or other educational institution. The student cannot be absent for more than 10 per cent of the course.
  • Four status reports/logs must be sent to the internship lecturer during the period.

Grading scale

Internship report with a scope of 2,200-2,500 words. The exam result can be appealed.

Examiners

Pass or Fail

Course contact person

One internal examiner.