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HLS3506

Sociology of Illness and Health I

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course will explore theory and research on contemporary conceptions of health differences, body, construction of deviance and normality, and technology in health.

Learning outcome

The student has a basic knowledge about sociolocal contribution to the understanding of health and illness. The student has developed a sufficiently critical understanding of the scientific basis of health professions and how these affect and are affected by social structures and institutions.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: Lectures, student based assignments, group discussions.
Form of assessment: 4-hour written exam.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor or the equivalent of the Health Sciences or Social Studies.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HLS3500 7.5 sp
HLS3501 7.5 sp
HLS3507 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Health Science
  • Community Medicine and Medical Sociology
  • Social Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-06 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-08 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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