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Global Challenges in Adolescent Health (POPH90087)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Adolescence is a period of growth and opportunity, and can also be a time of social risk and developmental vulnerability. This subject focuses on four key health issues of global significance for young people: sexual and reproductive health; mental health - including suicide prevention; alcohol and substance use; and violence. The subject explores the extent, impact, causes and responses to these issues across different cultures and in societies characterised by varied levels of economic development. In examining these key health concerns, the subject engages with cross-cutting issues shaping adolescent health and wellbeing globally such as: inequity; disability and inclusion; displacement; and gender identities and relations. The subject takes a strengths-based approach that identifies the exceptional opportunities that adolescence represents for the adoption of positive behaviours and lifestyles that can lead to life-long health benefits, whilst also interrogating the key health challenges faced by young people and their communities. This subject is delivered in a highly interactive format, with a combined focus on knowledge acquisition, critical thinking and skills development. The subject is coordinated and delivered by a team of internationally recognised experts in adolescent health, who draw on contemporary case studies and research to ground the subject content and skills development in real world contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
- Appraise the extent, impact and causes of, and responses to, key adolescent health challenges and opportunities globally;
- Critique key conceptual frameworks used to theorise adolescence, adolescent health, and inequalities in adolescent health shaped by gender, culture, socio-economic status, and varying levels of development;
- Demonstrate skills for effectively engaging young people through youth-friendly health services and programs designed to promote adolescent health;
- Examine the causes, extent, impact and solutions to specific case studies in adolescent health using the conceptual frameworks introduced in the subject;
- Develop an intervention plan aimed at preventing or responding to a key adolescent health issue in a specific cultural context.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:
- Critical thinking and analysis,
- Working with others,
- Finding, evaluation and using relevant information,
- Problem-solving,
- Written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group work presentation: 5 minutes per group member (group size 3-4 people) – 20-25 mins per group plus 10 min Q&A. Assessed as a group
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Critical reflection. Due 2 weeks after final day of teaching.
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Essay. Due 6 weeks after final day of teaching.
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject. Hurdle requirement: Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject. | Week | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A set of readings will be available prior to the subject commencing.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Adolescent Health and Welfare Course Master of Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Environment and Public Health Informal specialisation Global Health Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022