NTU Course
Overview

Globalization and Social Determinants of Health

Offered in 114-1

  • Serial Number

    35690

  • Course Number

    HPM7099

  • Course Identifier

    848 M1230

  • No Class

  • 2 Credits

  • Elective

    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH / Population Studies Program / Health Policy and Social Studies?Program / Doctoral Program in Global Health / Master's Program in Global Health / Institute of Health Policy and Management

      Elective

    • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

    • Population Studies Program

    • Health Policy and Social Studies?Program

    • Doctoral Program in Global Health

    • Master's Program in Global Health

    • Institute of Health Policy and Management

  • YAWEN CHENG
  • Thu 9, 10

  • 公衛212

  • Type 1

  • 50 Student Quota

    NTU 50

  • Specialization Program

    Global Health

  • English
  • NTU COOL
  • Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
  • Notes

    The course is conducted in English。、 HUNG-CHIEH CHANG、 PO-HAN LEE合授

  • NTU Enrollment Status

    Enrolled
    0/50
    Other Depts
    0/20
    Remaining
    0
    Registered
    0
  • Course Description
    This course will introduce the conceptual framework of social determinants of health (SDH) and examine how globalization affects various types of SDH and consequentially influences the health of individuals and populations. Societal and policy-level SDHs will be highlighted, and emphases will be placed on analyses of interventions and solutions to tackle health inequalities. Selected SDHs are chosen for in-depth analysis based on the specialties of the instructors.
  • Course Objective
    Upon completion of the course, students should acquire the following competencies: 1. Understand the key concepts of social determinants of health; 2. Comprehend the consequences of globalization on social determinants of health and health inequalities; 3. Propose and analyze the different types of health policies to tackle health inequalities.
  • Course Requirement
    The course is offered in English. A basic understanding of public health and health policy is helpful but not a prerequisite. Students are expected to read assigned readings prior to the lecture and submit assignments on a weekly basis. Students are also expected to participate in class discussions and work on a final group project.
  • Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
    4-6 hours
  • Office Hour
    Make appointment with instructor through email
    *This office hour requires an appointment
  • Designated Reading
    Listed in the syllabus
  • References
    Listed in the syllabus
  • Grading
    30%

    Participation

    1) Before the class: Students should read the assigned readings. Guiding questions will be provided prior to the class to assist with reading. 2) During the class: Students should physically attend the class and actively engage in class discussions. Students will be called to answer questions.

    40%

    After-class reflection

    3) After the class: Submit a one-page note summarizing what you learned from the reading and class discussion (choose at least 10 classes and write in your own words - not generated by AI).

    30%

    Final report and oral presentation

    Students should write up a report and present it to the class. The final report can be done individually or in groups of up to three students. • 11/05/2025 (Wednesday): Submit the title and outline of the report. • 12/26/2025 (Friday): Submit the final written paper (Length is flexible, but suggest limiting to 5000 words, excluding references)

    1. NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
    2. NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section。
  • Adjustment methods for students
    Adjustment MethodDescription
    A3

    提供學生彈性出席課程方式

    Provide students with flexible ways of attending courses

    B1

    延長作業繳交期限

    Extension of the deadline for submitting assignments

    D1

    由師生雙方議定

    Negotiated by both teachers and students

  • Make-up Class Information
  • Course Schedule
    09/04Week 1Introduction (Profs. Cheng, Lee & Chang)
    09/11Week 2Introduction to the SDH research (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    09/18Week 3Sociological perspectives on health and health inequalities (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    09/25Week 4Globalization and its uneven impacts on health (Prof. Po-Han Lee)
    10/02Week 5Public health and social protection systems in the global place (Prof. Hung-Chieh Chang)
    10/09Week 6Public health and social protection systems within a national state (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    10/16Week 7Work as an SDH in the globalized world - an overview (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    10/23Week 8Psychosocial risks at work: past and current conditions in high-income countries (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    10/30Week 9Marginalization and minority stress: a psychosocial perspective on health (Prof. Po-Han Lee)
    11/06Week 10Climate change (Prof. Hung-Chieh Chang)
    11/13Week 11Embodiment of the social environments: persons who are disabled (Prof. Po-Han Lee)
    11/20Week 12Understanding child health as a generational issue (Prof. Hung-Chieh Chang)
    11/27Week 13Migration and occupational safety and health (Prof. Yawen Cheng)
    12/04Week 14Making health inequalities a human rights issue (Prof. Po-Han Lee)
    12/11Week 15Students’ presentation (I)
    12/18Week 16Students’ presentation (II)