Courses & Units
Sociology of Health and Illness HGA339
Hobart
Introduction
This unit introduces students to sociological theory and empirical research about a range of health and illness issues. These include the social distribution and patterning of health and illness, inequalities in health, expert and public knowledge about health and illness, experiences of health and illness, health care professions and the politics of health care. The unit objectives are (1) to familiarise students with key sociological theories and empirical research on health and illness (2) to introduce students to contemporary sociological debates about health and illness and (3) to develop the skills of critical sociological analysis as applied to health and illness.
Summary
| Unit name | Sociology of Health and Illness |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HGA339 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Dr Emily Hansen |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic 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 | 090301 |
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.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus: 1.5hr online lecture weekly, 1hr tutorial weekly starting in week2, (web-dependent) Off campus/distance: 1.5 online lecture weekly, Discussion forum contributions (web-dependent) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Minor Essay, 1500 word (30%); Major Essay 3000 word (40%); Online exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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