Unit name | Introduction to Child and Adolescent Health |
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Unit code | SPOL20060 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Lucas |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit will provide lectures and seminars introducing a range of topics and contexts to illustrate this learning. Students will be expected to read and understand policy documents and research studies linked to these topics, and to apply their learning to a range of health conditions.
The aims of this unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be expected to:
Teaching will be delivered through blended learning involving a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions across the teaching block, including weekly lectures/narrated presentations, self-directed exercises and group activities. Weekly synchronous sessions will be scheduled to enable discussion, debate and the sharing of learning. Feedback will be provided for formal assessments, preparation for which will be supported through online activities, study group sessions and in the weekly synchronous sessions.
Part 1 (25%): Critical reading (500 words)
A structured critical reading of a research article, evaluating a child health intervention (therapeutic treatment
or prevention programme).
Part 2 (75%): Policy brief (2,500 words)
A policy brief (including a summary for parents and carers) about a child health topic of your choice.