UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

English for General CommunicationULEG2410NQA level: 4 Credits: 32 Module assessment: CA (60%) Examination (40%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule Description:This module attempts to assist students to improve their general English proficiency. It is intended for students registered for diplomamodules. The main goal of this module is, therefore, to develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of students in orderfor them to perform tasks in an academic meaning system.The general module description and expected outcomes of the English for General Communication (ULEG 2410) module focuses onthe skills needed by students to perform cognitive academic tasks in an academic environment.All other Modules:Community Mobilisation and NetworksDCEH2552NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1x3 hours paperPre-requisite: NoneModule Description:This module aims to demonstrate that communities are not only concerned about the impacts of HIV/AIDS but also prepared to takeleadership, demonstrate ownership and devise ways of sustaining the activities they initiate. This module will address the critical steps incommunity mobilisation and that sustainability, linking care, prevention and inter-sectoral partnering are important issues in mitigating andmeeting the challenges around HIV/AIDS. Guidance for creating and improving referral network of HIV/AIDS related services is covered.Counseling and wellness in the workplaceDCEH2652NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisite: CEH2491 - Introduction to HIV/AIDS CounsellingModule description:The objective of this module is to develop students’ understanding, skills and knowledge regarding counselling and wellness of staff andfamily living with HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Topics such as the basic and advanced counselling roles and activities, the psychodynamic,cognitive-behavioural approaches will be dealt with. Aspects of the counsellor-client relationship within different cultural settings while theprofessional codes and ethics will be adhered to. The underlying focus of this module will be on improving the spiritual, emotional andsocial wellbeing of staff members infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.Family Support and Treatment of AIDSDCEH2412NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1x3 hours paperPre-requisite: NoneModule Description:The aim of this module is to equip students with comprehensive information regarding care and treatment of people infected and affectedby HIV/AIDS.HIV/AIDS in Public Health ManagementDCEH2632NQA level: 6 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1x3 hours paperPre-requisite: NoneModule descriptionThis module aims to present the essentials of public health keeping in mind the significance of HIV/AIDS in public health. It is important toexpose the student to the concepts related to public health, the dimensions of the public health system, the understanding and measuringof health, the relationship between public health and other health-related activities. A brief emphasis will be given to the core functionsand the infrastructure of public health henceforth public health interventions will be addressed. HIV/AIDS will feature in all aspectsaddressed in this module emphasizing its importance in policy interventions, knowledge development, communication and socialmarketing as well as the meaningful implementation and distribution of resources.HIV/AIDS in the Namibian ContextDCEH2411NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 3 hour paperPre-requisite: NoneModule description:The aim of this module is to focus the student on the situation of HIV/AIDS in Namibia. This module will start off by giving students anoverview on distance education and how to achieve success. General information on the country’s demography, ethnical groups andHIV/AIDS statistics will enable the student to understand the extent of HIV/AIDS in Namibia. The characteristics of the Namibian198