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Subject 'Sociology and health promotion I'

Name in Estonian: Sotsioloogia tervisedenduses I

Year:   2012/2013    2013/2014    2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    

State code8TA11/ST-I
Study languageEstonian
ChairChair of Health Promotion
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

Objectives
1. To provide the general knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of sociology and of the relationship between health and social inequalities.
2. To introduce the role of the sociology in health promotion theory and practice.

Study outcome

Learning outcomes
1. Has an overview of the starting points of the sociological sense of the world.
2. Understands the balance between health and illness in the context of sociology.
3. Is able to create links between the common beliefs, social
stratification and social demographic characteristics with the health of population, population groups and an individual.
4. Knows the major sociological theories used in health promotion.
5. Is able to analyze the suitability of the models and theories used in health promotion programs for solving problems.
6. Upon solving of practical health promotion problems is able to use appropriate sociological theories and models.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: TE  
2015: TE  
2014: TE  
2013: TE  
2012: TE  
2011: TE  
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