380.747.81
International Adolescent Health
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- Population, Family and Reproductive Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
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- Krishna Bose
- Contact:
- Krishna Bose
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- Description:
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Focuses on the major health issues that affect adolescents and the effective interventions/policies to address these issues in the developing world. Explores the meaning and health of adolescence from various contexts around the world through lectures, readings, video clips, panels, and discussions.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define the meaning of adolescence and critically discuss ‘adolescence’ from the context of various world regions and particularly Africa and The Americas
- Identify the major health and development issues affecting adolescents throughout the globe, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health issues and the vulnerability of Urban youth populations; the burden of mental health problems; the importance of Meaningful Youth Engagement for healthy development; how the important role of Males is neglected and can be fostered and finally how the digital frontier is being addressed for this “savvy” generation
- Describe different types of intervention strategies for selected adolescent health issues and their potential impact in various cultural contexts
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Midterm Paper
- 40% Final Paper
- 30% Participation
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required