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Introduction
HGA138: Society Culture and Health explores the ways in which social and cultural factors and power relations shape the distribution of health and illness and experiences of health and illness in contemporary Australia. The unit will help you to develop critical thinking skills and provide an understanding of the role of social and cultural factors in health and illness related issues such as health inequality, wellness, alternative medicine, chronic illness and cosmetic surgery.
Summary 2024
| Unit name | Society, Culture and Health |
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| Unit code | HGA138 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Dr. Emily Hansen |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe key characteristics of a sociological perspective on health and illness
- Demonstrate knowledge of the social and cultural dimensions of health and illness as experienced by individuals and groups in Australian society
- Critically analyse contemporary health care issues
- Communicate your knowledge of sociology of health and illness in written form
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HGA135 AND HGE138
Teaching
| Assessment | Online Quizzes x 2 (20%), Research Essay, 1500 words (40%), Take home exam (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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