Media and communication in Health Promotion (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students: - get to know contemporary theories and methods of health communication and media and their application in health promotion. - develop a systematic, research-based foundation for the field of media and communication and ways of using media in health communication - have skills to bring media and communication theories into health promotion practice.

Content (course unit)

The course covers the following themes: - The role of the media and communication in HP - Health communication theories and strategies - Media theories and strategies for health promotion - Social media and health - Media literacy skills for Health Promotion - Digital communication skills in health promotion practice - Media ethics

Location and time

In the Schedule

Exam schedules

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in assignments

Assessment scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Teaching methods

Online course in Moodle and Zoom

Learning materials

Current materials in Moodle given by Lecturer

Student workload

5 ects

Content scheduling

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A

Further information

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by being present at the beginning of the first lesson or by agreeing on it with the teacher in other ways.