Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To critically examine and discuss the impact of working with communities to improve health.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse the impact of community development on the health of communities.
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Discuss the range of skills and approaches which can be used when working with communities.
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Explore the role of social capital in the context of health improvement.
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Critically examine how interventions at a community level can impact on health.
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Indicative Module Content
Community development; models and tools of community development; health needs assessment; approaches to working with communties; community involvement; social capital; inequalities; empowerment; social inclusion; advocacy; lobbying; participatory engagement methods; lay concepts of health and ill health.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Workshops, blended learning, e learning and distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - A piece of written Coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | EASTERLING, D.V., GALLAGHER, K.M. and LODWICK, D., 2003. Promoting Health at the Community Level. London: Sage Publications Inc.
| | 2. | EWLES, L. and SIMNETT, I., 2005. Promoting Health: Practical Guide. 5th ed. London: Balliere Tindall
| | 3. | LAVERACK, G., 2007. Health Promotion Practice: Building Empowered Communities. Maidenhead: Open University Press
| | 4. | McMURRAY, A., 2003. Community Health and Wellness. 2nd ed. Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier
| | 5. | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS J., 2000. Health Promotion: Foundations for Practice. 2nd ed. London: Balliere Tindall
| | 6. | Current journals and relevant research articles
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