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67492-01 - Lecture: Fundamentals of International Research Partnership (Introduction) (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Jakob Zinsstag (jakob.zinsstag@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Teaching concept: Blended learning, combining face-to-face lectures and group work, discussions, problem based peer learning and student presentations. A small group presentation on a selected topic of the course will be presented at the end of the lecture. A pass/fail mark will be given. Content: • History of Global health research during the colonial and post-colonial period (Henri Yéré) • Western and non-Western paradigms and epistemics at the example of Maya medicine. (Monica Berger Gonzalez, Jakob Zinsstag, ) • Research partnership: The 11 KFPE principles (Bassirou Bonfoh, Fabian Kaeser (tbc)) • Internal and external project communication in a multilingual context (Kristina Pelikan) • Introduction to Transdisciplinary, participatory approaches in research partnership (Jakob Zinsstag) • Diversity, Equity and Gender in research partnership (N.N.) • Conflict sensitive research (Said Abukhattab, Rea Tschopp) • Spirituality and Health (N.N. M. Fries?, Jakob Zinsstag) • Specifics of working in West- and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa, South East Asia, Latin America are always given by a native of the region and another expert. |
| Learning objectives | Aim: The course introduces students into the fundamental knowledge and skills of international, multicultural and multilingual research partnership. It is aimed at students who plan to work in international research partnership but have no field experience yet. The course is also suitable for students who have first international research experience and would like to prepare for longer term engagement. Finally the course will also address issues about returning. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 18.02.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 25.02.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 04.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 11.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Tuesday 18.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 25.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 01.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 08.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 15.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 22.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 29.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 06.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 13.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 20.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 23.05.2025 | 14.00-18.00 | Excursion |
| Tuesday 27.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Module: Fields: Governance and Politics (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Fields: Knowledge Production and Transfer (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: The Urban across Disciplines (Master's degree program: Critical Urbanisms) Specialization Module Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |