Courses & Units
Contemporary Health Issues of Young People 1 ESP170
Launceston
Introduction
This is the first of four units of study that focuses on contemporary issues relating to the health of young people in Australian society. The unit emphasis follows the Teaching as Inquiry model by having a focus inquiry, whereby participants will examine a range of sensitive health topics including: mental health; body image; positive relationships and communication; loss and grief; sexualities education and drug education and their importance for young people. These content
areas are explored within the context of the Australian Curriculum by identifying appropriate learning experiences for primary and high school levels.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Health Issues of Young People 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESP170 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Kira Patterson |
| Teaching staff | |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 25/2/2019 | 22/3/2019 | 15/4/2019 | 2/6/2019 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019: $820.00 | 2019: $2,037.00 | 070105 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 1 hour lecture (13 weeks) 1 x 2 hour tutorial (13 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Letter to the editor 20% Case Study: Engaging parents in health education, Written Report – 40% Health education resource analysis – 40%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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Booktopia textbook links
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