SOCI209 Health and Society

Overview

An examination of health and wellbeing from a sociological perspective, linking individual experiences to social structure and uncovering health inequalities across the lifecourse.

Health is an essential part of society. This paper takes a sociological approach to health and wellbeing by examining social models of health and health inequalities, as well as the health-related implications of current issues such as social media and housing. Students of all majors are invited to take this paper. The course is internally-assessed, and for the assessment students will choose a health issue as the focus of a report that will uncover patterns in New Zealand society.

About this paper

Prerequisite

(SOCI 101 or SOCI 102 or SOCI 103) or 54 points

Schedule C

Arts and Music

Notes

May not be credited with SOCI204 taken in 2019 or 2020.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website.

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott

Paper Structure

100% internally assessed.

Teaching Arrangements

Two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial per week.

Textbooks

Academic articles will be available through the Library's e-Reserve.

Government reports are available online.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply sociological theory and knowledge to health and health systems
• Compare aspects of health across social groups
• Demonstrate understanding of health sociology through written and oral communication

Timetable