Health Communication

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 1MCW_S40 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 15,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Heidi Vandebosch Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No specific prerequisites required. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - The students know the different subfields of health communication and their most important theories .  - The students are able to apply their theoretical knowledge and to evaluate cases. - The students can find relevant scientific information with regard to health communication and are able to intgrate this infirmation within their existing knowledge frame.     3. Course content This course focuses on different aspects of health communication. The following topics will be addressed: interpersonal communication between patients and health providers, health promotion campaigns, portrayals of health in the mass media (fiction and non-fiction) , communication about health risks, the search for health information by individuals, and e-health applications. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Project-based work - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Continuous assessment: Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material Reader provided by the lecturer. 7. Recommended reading - study material Nihil. 8. Tutoring Students may contact Heidi Vandebosch for further information/ with questions via  e-mail (heidi.vandebosch@ua.ac.be). laatste aanpassing: last update: 25/11/2009 10:15 sonja.vos