Summer 2022 - HSCI 496 D200

Special Topics in Experiential Global Health Learning (3)

Youth & HIV, Southern Africa

Class Number: 5165

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    HSCI 160 or equivalent, and HSCI 230 (or 330) or equivalent, all with a minimum grade of C-. An Introductory language course may be a requirement for some course locations (SPAN 102 or SPAN 103 or equivalent for Mexico). Students enrolled in the course are required to register with the SFU International Travel Safety Program.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A focus on inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding and addressing the global burden of disease and health inequities in socially and culturally diverse global settings. The intensive format is designed to foster hands-on, experiential learning in key principles and practices of global health, preparing students for research and practice.

COURSE DETAILS:

Lecture Dates and Times:

May 4th – 13th, 2022 in class from 8:00am-3:30 pm
May 7th-8th will be unstructured class time for independent and group work

Class Location:

Seminar Rooms 1 and 2, Africa Health Research Institute
Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban, South Africa

PURPOSE: This intensive course is designed to provide senior undergraduate and graduate students with experiential training, learning, and mentorship in health sciences research and practice in a global context.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The theme for this course is inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding the global burden of HIV and health inequities among youth in sub-Saharan Africa. The intensive course format will emphasize the integration and application of classroom and field experiences to enhance students’ professional skills as public health practitioners and researchers within global settings. The course represents an exciting opportunity to prepare students for global public health research and practice by providing a hands-on experience for students to adapt and apply key global health practices and principles within a socially and culturally diverse setting. The course is open to senior undergraduate and graduate trainees at SFU and SANTHE (Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV research Excellence) partner institutions.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

PRE-REQUISITES: SFU students are expected to have completed an introductory course in global health (HSCI 821, HSCI 160 or an equivalent) and epidemiology (HSCI 802, HSCI 330, or an equivalent), or permission from the instructor. MPH students must also have completed HSCI 900 and 901, which includes training on cultural safety, reflexivity and social positioning. Interested SFU students are asked to submit a one-page description by January 21st, 2022 regarding their interest in the course and how it complements their learning and career goals. Registration is by Instructor and Program consent.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Describe interdisciplinary aspects of current HIV prevention, treatment, and care initiatives
  • Describe how complex, intersecting inequities and processes fuel the global HIV epidemic
  • Critically assess the connections between HIV vulnerability, health inequities, social and structural determinants, and access to and outcomes of public health interventions
  • Cultivate a global academic and professional network
  • Benefit from co-learning between Canadian and African trainees, researchers, and public health professionals
  • Strengthen skills in community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and applied skills in global health

 

TEACHING FORMAT:  Learners will participate in this intensive seminar course in Durban, South Africa. The format will involve field experiences and in-class sessions to maximize student learning. Classes will include in-class lectures (from a range of speakers), group discussions, field visits, reflexive de-briefing exercises, and other interactive activities. Active student participation in class and online is expected. Maximum course enrolment is 20 students, balancing learners from Canadian and SANTHE partner institutions.

EXPECTATIONS/IMPORTANT NOTES: The instructor may make changes to the syllabus if necessary, within Faculty/University regulations.

Grading

  • Attendance & participation 15%
  • Assignments 45%
  • Final project 40%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

REQUIRED TEXT: Required readings will be assigned in class and distributed via CANVAS.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction.  Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. 

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.