2009 Course Handbook
HLTH400: Theoretical Foundations of Health Studies
This unit enables Bachelor of Health (Honours) students to explore contemporary conceptual frameworks and approaches to research in the interdisciplinary field of Health Studies. We canvass the diversity of theoretical perspectives on 'health' -- biomedical, social, psychological, geographical, political, and anthropological -- in order to both appreciate and critique their contribution to the field. We also explore the range of research methodologies and approaches used by researchers in the field of Health Studies (qualitative and quantitative, independent and collaborative, disciplinary and interdisciplinary), with a view to informing and situating our own research practice.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Lindie Clark |
| Prerequisites: | Admission to BHlth(Hon) |
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| Unit Designations: | Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Environment and Geography |