GCH 186Global Health Politics
Examines the politics surrounding both global health problems and policy responses. Traces the evolving interrelationships between these problems and policies from colonial health to the impacts of austerity on postcolonial health systems to today's globally targeted responses. (Formerly POLI 186.)
- From the Instructor: This course will be split between weekly synchronous zoom meetings (attendance required for all) and asynchronous lectures online. No prior knowledge of political science or economics is required.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Online | H. McLaughlin | Open 55/60 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Soc Sci 1 110 | M. B. Sparke | Closed 79/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Sparke | 5.0 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 100% | 23 |
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