Information Package / Course Catalogue
Health and Society
Course Code: AN010
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to enable students to examine the concept of health within the context of the individual, society, and environment, to understand the social determinants of health services, and to approach health issues with social sensitivity.

Course Content

Analyzing the relationship between health and society.Evaluating the impact of social structures on health.Adopting community-based health approaches Identifying health inequalities and developing solutions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyze perceptions of health and illness in society.
2.Identify the social determinants of health
3.Explain health inequalities and their underlying causes.
4.4Evaluate community-based health approaches.
5.Discuss the relationship between individuals, society, and healthcare professionals.
6.Interpret the social impacts of health policies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health Publications
2.“Recent articles”
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Concepts of Health and Society
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of the Concept of Health
Week 3 - Theoretical
Social Structure and Health: Family, Education, Income, Culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Social Determinants of Health
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gender and Health
Week 6 - Theoretical
Access to Health Services and Inequalities
Week 7 - Theoretical
Perceptions of Health and Illness in Society
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introduction to Public Health and Preventive Health Services
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to Public Health and Preventive Health Services
Week 10 - Theoretical
Community-Based Health Approaches
Week 11 - Theoretical
Chronic Diseases and Society
Week 12 - Theoretical
Infectious Diseases and Their Social Impact
Week 13 - Theoretical
Health Policies and Transformation in Healthcare
Week 14 - Theoretical
Health Policies and Transformation in Healthcare
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026