Global Perspectives on the Health of Women

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Analyze global women’s health issues from an economic, political, and social perspective.
• Describe health problems affecting women in under-developed regions of the world.
• Describe the influence of sexual and reproductive customs and rituals of women globally.
• Analyze the impact of demographics and diversity on the care of women throughout their lifespan.
• Advocate for women from marginalized populations experiencing health-related issues.
• Analyze perspectives on the concept of health as a right or a privilege considering women's health issues, concerns, and available resources.
• Find, interpret, and evaluate information on diverse cultures. (LG1)
• Describe interconnections among regions of the world. (LG3)
• Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues. (LG5)
• Compare and contrast at least two different ethical perspectives of health in a global context. (LG6)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Global Health Learning Exchanges	30%
Advocacy Letter	35%
Knowledge Checks	20%
Current Events Evidence Brief	15%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-95	A
94-92	A-
91-89	B+
88-86	B
85-83	B-
82-80	C+
79-77	C
76-74	C-
73-71	D+
70-68	D
67-65	D-
64 & below	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.

Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.

Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.

Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.

Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.