General Information
| Course Code | AM_470818 |
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| Credits | 6 EC |
| Period | P2 |
| Course Level | 400 |
| Language of Tuition | English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Course Coordinator | dr. D.R. Essink |
| Examiner | dr. D.R. Essink |
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Practical Information
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| Teaching Methods | Study Group, Lecture |
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Target audiences
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Course Objective
The student;
- Is able to describe, understand and apply human rights concepts in a global context
- Develops a deeper understanding and a critical attitude towards scientific literature in the field of health, globalization and human rights in order to formulate soundly argued positions
- Is able to create his/her own vision with regard to the socio-cultural dimensions of human rights values in relation to public health
- Is able to apply methods of human rights assessment in relation to innovations in health care
- Demonstrates the ability to write and present according to academic standards
Understand and apply scenario making in the context of human rights oriented global health futures
To understand and apply (research) ethics in global health
Course Content
This course focuses on the human rights issues that are raised around the globe in connection with global health concerns. The course introduces the students to the effects of globalization on health issues, to the relevant UN human rights instruments on health and to the mechanisms to promote and protect these rights. Attention is given to a wide range of human rights topics in which health and well being play a crucial role. Examples are situations of armed conflict, reproductive rights, migration and refugee issues and children's rights. Within the context of current globalization processes the importance of local cultural insights into the human rights & global health interaction will be discussed. During the course students will prepare and participate in a scenario/simulation exercise on a human rights assessment of innovations in health technology and discuss relevant scientific literature in study groups. During the course students consistently reflect on human rights and research ethics in the context of global health. In the exam students will show their creative problem-solving skills applying them to human rights dilemmas in public health.
Additional Information Teaching Methods
Contact hours
Lectures: 33 hours
Work groups: 12 hours
Group project, simulation and exam: 11 hours
Self study and preparing: remaining hours
Method of Assessment
Group projects (40%), exam (60%).
All parts need to be passed (6.0) (the exam is an essay written or oral)
Literature
Hamelink, C. J., Essink, D. R., & Visser, M. J. (Eds.). (2024). Global Health and Human Rights: Principles and Practices. Taylor & Francis.
To be announced at the start of the first work group/lecture and via Canvas for group project.
Additional Information Target Audience
Compulsory course for research master global health students. Optional course for students in all specializations of the Masters Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health and Life Sciences.
Additional Information
Use of Generative AI (GenAI)
This course follows the BETA Faculty policy on GenAI use. Use
GenAI responsibly and in line with the VU academic integrity policy and the VU recommendations on responsible use of GenAI.