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Globalisation and health governance
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 31 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
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About

Globalisation and health governance is the first instalment of the wider Global Health Challenges and Governance specialisation from Imperial College London's Global Master of Public Health (GMPH). The scope and content of this course has been developed from the ground up by a combined team of academics and practitioners drawing on a wealth of real-world public health experience as well as deep academic knowledge. Through short video lectures, readings and a wide range of interactive activities, learners will be immersed in the world of global health. Designed for those new to the discipline, over four modules (intended for one week of learning each), learners will become familiar with the scope, history, principles, stakeholders and conceptual frameworks of global health, globalisation and governance. But there is also important foundational content for those coming from more experienced backgrounds, as the course builds upon a strong tradition of advocacy in public health and broad perspective of the global health context by exploring institutional, economic, socio-cultural and ecological determinants of population health. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently describe how globalisation impacts health and health governance at local, national and multilateral levels, and craft well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments about global health challenges. The subsequent courses require the knowledge from this course, as learners will take a deep dive into migration health and climate change by applying their foundational global health knowledge and advocacy skills to these important global health challenges.

Modules

Welcome to the course

    • 1 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Globalisation and Global Health Governance

7 Readings

  • About Imperial College London
  • Welcome to Global Health Challenges and Governance
  • Meet the Global Health Challenges and Governance Team
  • How to be successful in this course?
  • Grading Policy
  • Specialisation structure and assessments
  • Glossary

Global health

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    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Comparison of global, international and public health

4 Readings

  • Global health, globalisation and governance
  • How should we define the term “global health”?
  • Optional: Comparison of global, international and public health
  • Global health definitions

Globalisation

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflection on globalisation

1 Videos

  • What is Globalisation?

3 Readings

  • Globalisation: the rise and fall of an idea that swept the world
  • A framework for understanding globalisation
  • The positive and negative impacts of globalisation

Global health governance

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • The challenges of global governance

1 Readings

  • What is global health governance?

Literature Review Assessment Preparation 1

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • The purpose of the literature review assessment
  • Selecting a global health topic

Globalisation and social determinants of health

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Globalisation and health, my country perspective

1 Videos

  • Introduction to globalisation and health

1 Readings

  • Globalisation and risks to health

Frameworks for understanding globalisation and health

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Using a framework for globalisation and health in your country

1 Videos

  • Understanding the impact of globalisation on childhood obesity in the UK

1 Readings

  • The health impacts of globalisation: conceptual frameworks

Rhetorical skills for global health advocacy

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Toulmin's Argumentation Model Part 2

2 Readings

  • Introduction to argumentative techniques for global health advocacy
  • Toulmin's Argumentation Model Part 1

Literature Review Assessment Preparation 2

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1 Readings

  • Searching for literature to answer your research question

Introduction to global health governance

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    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • The system for global governance for health

1 Readings

  • Historical dimensions of global health governance

Global health governance: the State

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    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • The characteristics of the state as a political actor
  • The role of the state in the SARS outbreak

1 Readings

  • The role of the state in global health governance

Global health governance: the WHO

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • The function of the World Health Organisation

1 Videos

  • The structure of the World Health Organisation

1 Readings

  • Politics, strengths and weakness of the World Health Organisation

Global health governance: the NGOs

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    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Global health quiz

2 Discussions

  • Mapping the location of global health intergovernmental or non-government actors
  • Discussion - Mapping the location of global health intergovernmental or non-government actors

1 Readings

  • The role of the non-government actors in global health governance

Literature Review Assessment Preparation 3

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2 Readings

  • Critically evaluating your chosen sources
  • Structuring and writing your literature review

Global Health Partnerships

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • The role of GHPs

1 Videos

  • What are global health partnerships?

2 Readings

  • An overview of the positive and negative impacts of GHPs on health systems
  • Challenges and potential areas of reform for GHPs

Global health governance: the Commercial Sector

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    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Corporate sector approaches to global health governance

2 Videos

  • The role of Commercial Actors in global health governance
  • Summary of Part 1: Globalisation and Global Health Governance

3 Readings

  • Corporate Power and Global Health Governance
  • Feedback corporate sector approaches
  • Case Study: The Tobacco Industry

Submit your literature review

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Literature review assessment

Post-course survey

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Auto Summary

Discover the dynamic interplay between globalisation and health with Imperial College London's "Globalisation and Health Governance" course. This foundational course, part of the Global Health Challenges and Governance specialisation, is meticulously crafted by a team of seasoned academics and practitioners, combining real-world public health insights with profound academic expertise. Over four engaging modules, designed for a week of learning each, you'll explore the history, principles, and key stakeholders of global health, delving into the impact of globalisation on health governance. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of institutional, economic, socio-cultural, and ecological determinants of population health, making it ideal for newcomers and experienced individuals alike. Through a blend of short video lectures, readings, and interactive activities, you’ll gain the skills to articulate the effects of globalisation on health at various levels and develop evidence-based arguments addressing global health challenges. This course sets the stage for further study into specific issues like migration health and climate change. Join this foundational course on Coursera and embark on a journey to enhance your global health knowledge and advocacy skills. Perfect for those at the beginning of their public health education or those seeking to solidify their understanding of global health governance.

Christina Atchison
Instructors

Christina Atchison

Wendy Kwok
Instructors

Wendy Kwok