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Semester 2

Language and Communication in Health and Society (SHSS08005)

Subject

Health in Social Science

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

Language and communication are important aspects of how societies and individuals understand and deal with health and well-being. This course examines key aspects of communication in relation to health and well-being across a range of scales, including the societal and community scales, within health and social care settings and between individuals. Students will be introduced not only to ideas and theory on these topics but also to practical activities, which will enable them to reflect on their own experiences of communication styles across these settings and to further develop specific skills.

Course Description

Through lectures/workshops and tutorials students will explore the ways in which: 1. Health matters are represented and discussed in public media; 2. Language and communication shape individuals' experiences of health and wellbeing, and the role talk plays in help-seeking and health-related behaviours; 3. Language and communication are constitutive of the delivery of health and social care. **This course provides an opportunity to learn about key aspects of using language as communication in relation to health and well-being across a range of uses and settings. It will also provide hands-on activities aimed at helping students to develop practical skills necessary for effective communication.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

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