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308.610.01
The Political Economy of Social inequalities and Its Consequences for Health and Quality of Life

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Focuses on the economic, financial, political, and social causes for the growth of social inequalities, in both developed and underdeveloped countries, and its consequences for health and quality of life. Emphasizes the analysis of public policies that have been developed by national and international agencies and how they have impacted the growth of those inequalities. Analyzes social class, race, and gender inequalities and their reproduction through national and international policies. Also emphasizes the increasing concentration of power and the way it appears in health and vital statistics. Requires active participation of the students in the discussion of the issues involved.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand how globalization impacts the economy
  2. Distinguish the difference between the globalization and regionalization of economies
  3. Identify what changes are occurring in public health and social policies that are attributable to the process of globalization
  4. Identify the causes of the recent growth in social inequalities
  5. Distinguish what are the health and social consequences of greater inequality
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% In class debates
  • 50% Final Paper