Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Doctoral Course)
Lecture Code TB071203 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Global Health Challenges and Solutions 2
Subject Name
(Katakana)
グローバルヘルスチャレンジズアンドソリューションズ2
Subject Name in
English
Global Health Challenges and Solutions 2
Instructor RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR,MORIYAMA MICHIKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
ラフマン モハメド モシウル,モリヤマ ミチコ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Fri13:HSC Rm 205, (2nd) Fri14
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture, Seminar and Discussion 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students Doctoral course
Keywords SDGs, Global Health, Solution 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This class is open to graduate students in Health Sciences, who intend to work on issues in local, country level, and/or worldwide. We will discuss SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and solutions introduced from UN (United Nations); also we will discuss using our real strategic approaches implemented in Japan and other countries. Special guest speakers for lecture and discussion will be invited.  

Specific course objectives:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the global health strategies and estimate the Japan public health services and future needs.
2. Describe the development of international health and priority programs of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
3. Detect the impact of globalization and compute the challenges of urban health care management.
4. Identify the emerging & reemerging health threats and suitable approaches to overcome the situations.
5. Acknowledge the achievement of public health development and develop communication skills to reduce global health related burden. 
Class Schedule lesson1
Health and Development
lesson2
Primary Health Care and SDGs
lesson3
Poverty and Hunger
lesson4
Population Sciences
lesson5
Climate Action
lesson6
Food and Nutrition
lesson7
Emerging and Reemerging health threats
lesson8
Global Maternal and Child Health Issues
lesson9
Clean Water and Sanitation
lesson10
Globalization and Urban Health Care Challenges
lesson11
Injury and Violence
lesson12
Population Aging and Mental Health
lesson13
Global Environmental and Occupational Health
lesson14
Mobile Health and New Technologies
lesson15
Summary

A test/students' presentation will be arranged during the last lesson.

During the first session, students will select their theme working through the semester, based on your own specialty and interest.  
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
1) Muennig P. & Su C. (2013). Introducing Global Health: Practice, Policy, and Solutions.
2) Friis R. H. (2012). Essentials of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health).
3) Guidotti T. L. (March 23, 2011). Global Occupational Health.
4) Parvanta C., Nelson D. E., Parvanta S. A. & Harner R. N. (2011). Essentials of Public Health Communication.
5) Hoque N., McGehee M. A., Bradshaw B. S. (2013). Applied Demography and Public Health.
6) Session handouts are available during class time.  
7) Relevant journals.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc. 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students are requested to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website and journals. They are also encouraged to have the basic preparation on the scheduled topic and pick up some difficult points for discussion. 
Requirements Advance knowledge of global health and communication skill. 
Grading Method Attitude of participation and discussion in the classes: 60%, assignment report: 40% 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructors have experience in global health researches. 
Message It is important to understand the global health burden around the world. Students are encouraged to study more about global health issues and how to contribute and find out the solutions. 
Other Course details will be announced during the 1st session. 
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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