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

Teaching Arrangements

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

Textbooks

Texts and readings will be available on eReserve and 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

Assessment details

100% internally assessed.

Timetable