This course is also offered in Spanish. For more information, click here. (Este curso también se ofrece en español. Para más información, haz clic aquí.
Dates: April 15th - July 15th, 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
Registration Deadline: tba
Registration Link: closed, tba
Format: online, blended learning (Moodle, Zoom)
Target Group: professionals, students and educators
Host: LMU Munich, Germany
About the Course
In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of Global Health.
Format
The course is intended as a blended learning course, including synchronous (4 sessions) and asynchronous units. The module will last for 12 weeks, and is designed for around 90 working hours (3 ECTS), including 30 hours working with online material and meetings and around 60 hours self-study and project work.
Asynchronous
In the asynchronous learning consists of 8 units of self-study interactive eLearning with interactive elements on Moodle, The participants will be led through topics including:
• the theoretical foundations of global health,
• the effects of globalisation on health and the burden of disease,
• the different determinants of health,
• ethical issues involved in health,
• strategies to improve global health and
• working in an interdisciplinary environment,
Participants will also see illustrative examples of current Global Health issues.
Synchronous
During the synchronous sessions, participants will meet online via ‘Zoom’ to form groups and then present their group project. The learned content will be reviewed in interactive tasks on Moodle. As a final assignment, participants will work on a group project which they will present in the final synchronous session.
Sessions
- Session 1 (date tba): Kick-Off (introducing students to the course) Compulsory
- Session 2 (date tba): Introduction to Group Work (students need to complete the first 4 units to take part in this session and continue with the course) Compulsory (this might change)
- Session 3 (date tba): to be scheduled by group and tutor during the course to check on progress Optional
- Session 4 (date tba): Group presentations Compulsory
- Session 5 (date tba): Group presentations Compulsory
Credits
3 ECTS for EUGLOH students*
*students need to confirm with their programme coordinator to make sure this is recognised
Registration
Registration for this course is currently closed. Stay tuned for new course dates and registration link by checking our news page and following our social media channels.
Contact
In case of questions please contact Ashley Haberman-Lawson a.haberman-lawson@lmu.de.