Unit name | Sociology of Health and Illness |
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Unit code | SOCI20035 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Saffron Karlsen |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit provides an introduction to the conceptual tools and theoretical models required for understanding the social recognition of health and illness. These are contrasted with the nature and role of medical knowledge and its application in treatment. The unit examines social, economic and political explanations of illness and the importance of social divisions such as class, gender, ethnicity and religion. Drawing on international research and on case studies, it analyses the significance of culture in understanding experiences and perceptions of health and illness.
Aims of the Unit:
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
25% poster and 75% essay (2500 words)
Assessments test ILOs 1-3 above