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Health communication as a narrower of health differences (5 cr)

Code: C-02504-YS00BZ84-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 25.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2024 - 08.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Institution
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Opintojakso toteutuu verkossa. Moodle-työtila aukeaa 2.9.2024. Webinaarit Zoomissa: 1. ma 9.9.2024 klo 13-16 2. ma 7.10.2024 klo 13-16 3. ma 28.10.2024 klo 13-16 4. ma 18.11.2024 klo 13-16
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 5
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Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course begins with a pre-assignment, completion of which serves as proof of participation in the course. Webinars Learning circle work Independent study

Location and time

On-line course. Moodle online learning platform is open 2.9.2024. Webinars at Zoom: 1. Mon 9.9.2024 13-16 2. Mon 7.10.2024 13-16 3. Mon 28.10.2024 13-16 4. Mon 18.11.2024 13-16

Materials

Green, J., Cross, R., Woodall, J. & Tones, K. 2019. Health Promotion. Planning and strategies. 4th edition. SAGE. (as applicable) Patja, K., Absetz, P. & Rautava, P. (Eds.) 2022. Terveyden edistäminen. Duodecim. (e-book) (as applicable) Parvanta C. & Bass S. 2020. Health Communication. Strategies and skills for the new era. Jones & Bartlett Learning. (e-book) (as applicable) Hopwood, T. & Merritt, R. (2011). Sosiaalisen markkinoinnin ABC. Edited into Finnish by H. Tukia, K. Wilskman & M. Lähteenmäki. 2012. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. ISBN 978-952-245-513-0 101. https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/90857/URN_ISBN_978-952-245-513-0.pdf?sequence=1 (e-book online) WHO: Communication for Health (C4H). https://www.who.int/westernpacific/initiatives/Communication-for-Health-C4H IUHPE Accreditation / Practitioners. www.iuhpe.org Other relevant learning materials will be specified at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted entirely online. Moodle serves as the learning platform, and webinars are conducted via Zoom. The course includes four webinars and self-directed study. Webinars involve pre-assignments, group work, and lecture-style learning. Self-directed study involves engaging in learning circles, familiarizing oneself with study materials, completing interim and learning assignments, and self-assessment. The course includes interim assignments prepared within learning circles, a written learning assignment (individual work), and a written self-assessment.

Employer connections

The learning assignment of the course can be linked to workplace development activities. The webinars include lectures by communication experts.

International connections

In the course, some of the learning materials and literature are international. International (English-language) source materials are used partly for interim assignments and the learning assignment.

Completion alternatives

On this course you can use studification in accordance with JAMK's degree regulations.

Student workload

Webinars (4 sessions x 3 hours plus preparation) 1 credit (27 hours) Independent study (familiarization with study materials, completing interim assignments within learning circles, completing the learning assignment individually, and self-assessment) 4 credits (108 hours) Total 135 hours.

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