Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Explain how socio-cultural factors are portrayed in film and media and assess the impacts of that portrayal on personal and public health.
• Explain the role of personal responsibilities, public health policies, and practices as displayed in film and media.
• Articulate how corporate and community interests can impact personal and public health through the analysis of film and media.
• Identify the role of diversity in achieving environmental, social, and personal health outcomes as shown in film and media.
• Identify when film and media sources represent diverse perspectives and stories.

At the beginning of the course, the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a course grade.

Assessment methods may include the following:

• Written examinations
• Written assignments
• Critical analysis of material
• Course activities and discussion
• Presentations and/or projects
• Participation in class activities

• Discuss local, national, and global public health issues as they are portrayed in various forms of media.
• Evaluate the scientific accuracy as it is presented in film and media.
• Describe how health issues are presented in various forms of film and media.
• Understand the current roles and function of local, state, federal, and international public health agencies.
• Analyze how individuals can influence public health policy.
• Analyze how groups in society can achieve self-empowerment through inquiry and targeted activism.
• Explore cultural, social, and gender factors that affect the quality, cost, and barriers to health care.