COURSE SYLLABUS
An Occupational Perspective of Health I, 7.5 credits
An Occupational Perspective of Health I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: HA1R22
Confirmed by: Chairperson of the Educational Council Sep 6, 2013
Revised by: Department head Aug 15, 2017
Valid From: Aug 28, 2017
Version: 5
Reg number:2017/2936 (313) Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Health sciences
Subject group: TR1
Specialised in: A1N
Main field of study: Occupational Therapy

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the;

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- occupational theories
- responsibility for health
- gender perspective
- environmental factors
- sustainable development

Type of instruction

The course is web-based with discussion and seminars through the web-based platform.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and at least 90 credits in Occupational Therapy.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination of the course consists of two written assignments, and critical reviews of a fellow
student's assignment, as well as an individually written reflection assignment.
The course examiner is senior lecturer.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination7.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

Attendance requirements
Mandatory attendance of course introduction and seminars using the online web-based platform. Microphone headset to be used in seminars online.

Course literature

Kjellström, S., & Ross, S.N. (2011). Older persons' reasoning about responsibility for health: variations and predictions. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development 73 (2):99-124.

Townsend, E.A., & Polatajko, H.J. (2013). Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being & justice through occupation. Ottawa: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Wilcock A, A., & Hocking, C. (2015). An occupational perspective of health. Thorofare: Slack.

World Health Organization. (2010). Social and gender inequalities in environment and health. Geneva: WHO. Retrieved 2017-08-15 from http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/76519/Parma_EH_Conf_pb1.pdf

Additional literature will be chosen in consultation with lecturer.

Latest edition of textbooks to be used.