HSH208 - Health Communication
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week |
Content
Effective communication is essential in public health for influencing behaviours, shaping policy, and promoting health. This unit offers an in-depth exploration of health communication strategies from a health promotion perspective, covering key foundations, ethical and political considerations, and the use of social marketing in campaigns. Students will apply theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges, critically analyse media and language roles, and develop evidence-informed strategies for behaviour and policy change.
Practical skills covered in the unit include analysing, designing and evaluating health communication campaigns, addressing misinformation, resistance and backlash, and engaging diverse audiences. Upon completion, students will be equipped to influence behaviour change, promote health equity, and influence policy for improved population health outcomes.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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