Health across the Lifecourse (L3116B)
Health across the Lifecourse
Module L3116B
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The module introduces students to sociological perspectives of health across the lifecourse. It examines through theoretical and empirical work how health and illness are conceptualised and experienced and how the state, professions and organisations position themselves and formulate responses, for example through policy, discourse and specific interventions. The module covers contemporary issues concerning health including maternal health, mental health, and health inequalities, and state and private provision of healthcare.
The module takes a lifecourse approach from birth and infancy through midlife and old age to death and dying, with each week’s topics covering sociological theory and debate and their application to empirical work and policy
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key topics and debates in the sociology of health and illness
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of empirical material as evidence in specific cases
Critically evaluate competing theoretical perspectives on health and illness
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 10 | 50.00% |
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Karen Lowton
Convenor, Assess convenor
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