Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - HSCI 870 G100

Global Health and International Affairs (3)

Class Number: 4952

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intersection of international affairs and global health. Pressing global health issues are analyzed as they intersect with the global economy, international development, and security.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course aims to introduce students to those areas of academic study, policy-making and practice where global health and international affairs intersect. The course will be useful to students who aim to advance their career or studies in the field of global health. While drawing on and advocating interdisciplinary approaches to global health, the focus will primarily be on the political economy of global health.  For example, challenges to transbounary health risks and global health governance will be analyzed in relation to foreign policy, global economy, international development, human rights, international law and security.

The term ‘global health’ is understood, within this course, as those health issues and responses that transcend state boundaries and require a multisectoral global response. This is opposed to understandings of global health as primarily about improving health in the global south or lower income countries. We will consider the role of states, international organizations, civil society organizations, private foundations and corporations, among others, in determining and responding to global health issues.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Course objectives are for successful students to:

  • have extensive knowledge of the key concepts essential to engaging in the field of global health and international affairs
  • be familiar with academic and policy debates related to global health governance
  • be able to critically analyze specific global health issues and possible responses
  • develop strong policy analysis and critical reflection skills.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Article Analysis and Discussion 20%
  • Group Presentation & Brief 25%
  • Simulation Participation & Reflective Essay 35%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

There is no required textbook for this course. Instead a reading lists will be attached to the syllabus and students will be required to access the readings from the SFU library or other online sources. It is essential that students prepare for class by doing all of the assigned reading.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.