Duration
15h Th, 5h AUTR
Number of credits
| Master in public health, professional focus ERASMUS MUNDUS Europubhealth+ | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in Public Health, professional focus on specialist practitioners in public health | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Contemporary challenges in health, healthcare, and the management of related issues are characterized by the need to consider increasingly diverse populations. This diversity is expressed at multiple levels: cultural, social, generational, gender-related, as well as in terms of origin or status. It results not only from migratory movements but also from a broader process of visibility and recognition of multiple individual and collective positions and affiliations.
This heterogeneity complicates the meanings attributed to health-related issues and the practices that stem from them, requiring healthcare professionals to equip themselves with tools to identify this diversity and respond appropriately to the challenges it raises.
Within this framework, the course is structured around the following educational objectives:
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Situate and deconstruct one's biomedical knowledge: Understand the limits and assumptions of modern and contemporary Western biomedicine, and put the resulting scientific and professional stance into perspective.
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Recognize and analyze different ways of approaching health and illness: Identify cultural and social variations in perceptions of the body, health, and healthcare practices, and develop a critical capacity regarding these differences.
- Study concrete cases : Explore empirical examples from various projects and research, and reflect on the implications of interculturality in health initiatives.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course aims to develop with students the theoretical and methodological tools to understand health issues as complex questions in which socio-cultural and other issues are crucial. The overall objective is to raise students' awareness of socio-cultural diversity and equip them to deal with it appropriately in their future professional practice.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Prior knowledge of certain socio-anthropological concepts is an advantage but not essential, given the introductory nature of this course and the specific topic covered. A knowledge of written English is necessary for the reading of English texts. The bibliography will nevertheless be adapted according to the students' language skills.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course will consist of five 3-hour classroom lessons. The practical work expected from the student (5h) will be organised in groups, according to the themes and methodologies discussed in class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face; compulsory readings and active participation in class; practical activity. Students who are unable to attend the course, especially for work reasons, are requested to contact the teacher. If the number of students enrolled is less than 10, the course can be organised differently.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Readings will be indicated during the course and available via MyULiège. Some of these readings are compulsory and necessary for class discussions.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
The assessment consists of two components: continuous assessment (20%) and an individual oral examination (80%).
Continuous assessment - 20%
The continuous assessment will consist of the group presentation and discussion of a critical incident selected by the students. The group will briefly present the situation and provide a structured and reflective analysis, drawing on the concepts, theoretical frameworks and methodological tools covered during the course, as well as the scientific literature studied. The presentation will be followed by a discussion aimed at further exploring the analysis, considering different perspectives and identifying the main lessons that can be drawn from the situation.
The assessment will focus on the group's ability to analyse a complex situation, appropriately integrate course content and scientific literature, develop a coherent argument, and actively contribute to the discussion.
Individual oral examination - 80%
The individual oral examination will focus on the presentation and analysis of a critical incident, different from the one addressed as a group as part of the continuous assessment.
After a preparation period, the student will briefly present the situation provided and develop a structured and reflective analysis, drawing appropriately on the concepts, theoretical frameworks and methodological tools covered during the course, as well as the scientific literature studied.
The assessment will focus on the student's ability to approach a complex situation with perspective and sound judgement, integrate course content with the scientific literature, develop a coherent argument, and respond appropriately to the questions raised during the discussion.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course takes place in the second semester.