PUBPOL330

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Global Health Ethics: Policy Choice as Value Conflict

School of Public Policy A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

PUBPOL

Catalog Number

330

Title

Global Health Ethics: Policy Choice as Value Conflict

Course Description

The primary foci of this course are: the ethics of engagement with marginalized/stigmatized populations; understanding the influence of power dynamics; and understanding the ways in which policies create structures that limit abilities. Students explore the roots of their personal value systems and those of others, in an effort to understand causes of conflict and ethical missteps in global health engagement. Involves reading texts and coming to class ready to engage in conversations and activities related to the learning objectives. Weekly 5-question quizzes help to ensure that students come to class prepared to engage with the material.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Fall Only

Consent (Permission Number)

Department Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

EI - (EI) Ethical Inquiry, SB - (SB) Social & Behavioral Analysis: A&S Curriculum, SS - (SS) Social Sciences