410.653.01
Contemporary Issues in Health Communication
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 4:00 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Introduces students to some of the many contemporary communication issues that affect the health of the public. Addresses topics such as mis- and disinformation, interpersonal communication within the context of medical encounters, the use of story-telling and entertainment as educational strategies; the role of news media in covering health topics; social marketing and social media.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify at least three different health communication approaches used to influence the health of the public
- Assess the relationship between patient-centered communication and patient outcomes
- Describe the role of story-telling and news media on public knowledge, attitudes and behaviors relevant to individual and community health issues
- Identify commercial marketing strategies used to influence consumer behavior
- Explain the role of social marketing, advocacy and regulation in diminishing the impact of commercial marketing of unhealthy products
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Participation
- 75% Discussion Board