221.663.11
Globalization and Health: Framework for Analysis
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Biostatistics 140.622, or consent from instructor, and expertise with Stata
Evaluates in depth the influence of globalization on population health across the four main dimensions of globalization (economic, political, cultural and environmental) through theory and case studies. Teaches the use of analytical tools to observe the impact of globalization on population health.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Appraise the key concepts related to globalization and its impact on health, including its economic, political, social, and environmental dimensions
- Apply the basic methods to measure globalization, understanding their strengths and limitations
- Critically assess the theoretical frameworks, analytical tools and ethical consequences based on real-world case studies
- Propose evidence-based strategies using a structured framework to catalyze the opportunities of globalization and mitigate its negative effects
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 80% Written Assignment(s)
- 10% Class attendance
- 10% In-class debate