Module Descriptors
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTHCARE
PPDE60269
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christine Carline
Email: C.L.Carline@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 2
Independent Study Hours: 298
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • CRITICAL ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Access to IT facilities including the internet
Access to VLE blackboard
Module Texts
Kawachi, I. and Wamala S. (2007) Globalisation and Health. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Ollila, E. and Dorfman, P. (2010) Globalisation, Markets and Healthcare policy: Redrawing the Patient as Consumer. London: Routledge.
Tschudin, V. and Davies, A.J. (2008) The Globalisation of Nursing. Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford.

Module Indicative Content
Defining globalisation
Recognising the factors which have contributed to globalisation
The impact of globalisation generally ¿ key challenges
The impact upon health and social care more specifically
Global governance and health policy
Identifying solutions for change
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (2 hours)
2 hours tutorial support via e-mail/ discussion forums

Guided Independent Study: (298 hours)
130 hours online and offline reading/ searching materials
80 hour guided study engaging with material provided on Blackboard
28 hours engagement with discussion forum
60 hours assignment writing
Module Additional Assessment Details
Identify and discuss one health impact of globalisation 100% (assessing LO's 1, 2 and 3)

Formative feedback/assessment
Formative feedback will be provided via discussion forums and 1:1 discussion