SA3070 Anthropology of Planetary Health

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

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Module coordinator

Dr B M Bradley

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Module Staff

Dr Bridget Bradley

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Module description

This module brings together perspectives from medical anthropology and environmental anthropology to consider the effects of climate change on global health. It examines anthropological contributions to the growing field of planetary health, including critiques of One Health agendas and notions of the Anthropocene, and considers the social, cultural and political implications of health-related climate issues. The module builds towards an individual Planetary Health Project where students will research and analyse a climate intervention of their choice, applying anthropological concepts and critiques learned throughout the course. This module aims to provide students with the cultural sensitivity and critical analytical skills needed to address global health problems of the future.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture (x11 weeks), 2 seminars (x10 weeks)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Increase knowledge of global issues concerning planetary health.
  • Apply anthropological theoretical frameworks to climate issues.
  • Critically engage with literature in medical anthropology and the environment.
  • Apply and reflect on their learning through personal projects.
  • Conduct secondary research through competing personal projects.
  • Collaborate and support peers through the design and development of personal projects.