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HSH704 - Health Communication

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Offered at:(B, CBD, X)
Credit point(s):1
Offerings:

Trimester 1 - B CBD, X Trimester 2 - CBD only

EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

L Sheehan (B)

Contact hours:

2 x 2 day intensives.

Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Topics include:

  • Communication and behaviour change concepts, models and theories
  • The media and health
  • Health advocacy
  • Working with the media
  • Social marketing
  • Health education and empowerment
  • The role of communication in partnerships for health
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Engaging communities
  • The role of communication in capacity building and change management
  • Health online

    • Assessment

    Assignment 1 (2500 words) 50%, assignment 2 (2500 words) 50%

    Unit Fee Information

    Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
    $969$969$969$2264$2672

    * Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
    ** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
    *** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
    **** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
    ***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
    Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.

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