HH/GK 4920 3.00: Selected Topics in Social Determinants of Global Health

Gain a deep understanding of the impact of event-driven urbanism on host communities, focusing on health and human rights. Examine the discrepancies between the official promises made for events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the actual outcomes experienced by local residents. Analyze how substantial public investment and infrastructure development for these events have influenced community life over the past decade, providing insights into the broader implications of international urban development projects in late capitalism.

• • Olympic Village and Vila Autódromo, a favela located on the periphery of the official Olympic Village.
  • Porto Maravilha/Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, a significant arrival and burial site for enslaved Africans in the Americas, is located within the newly- developed and privatized Porto Maravilha neighbourhood.
  • Maracanã Stadium and Aldeia Maracanã, the urban Indigenous heritage site that was evicted to create a parking lot for the newly renovated stadium.
  • Centro de Operações da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro (COR), an advanced integrated urban command and surveillance center, created as a security measure for FIFA/the Olympic Games.
  • Santa Cruz/Favela Climate Memory & CasaNem, this first LGBTQIA+ shelter and political/education occupation in Brazil, and official Pride House for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Deadline: January 23rd, 2025
Application Form

Program Fee: CAD 3350

Includes:

• • • Accommodation
    • Excursions/Field activities

Not Included

• • • Airfare to and from Brazil
    • Tuition fee (payable to York University)
    • Any personal expenses including most meals
    • guard.me® insurance
    • Visa

*Subject to change, program fees will depend on the final number of participants.

To secure a spot in this course, you'll need to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 to York International. If selected, you will receive an email with instructions to pay your CAD500 deposit and program fee before the deadline.

A $500 non-refundable deposit per course must be submitted by the deadline listed in the email. These fees are non-refundable once charged and are taken as a commitment that the student will participate in the study abroad course. All courses are capped, and spots are considered based on the course instructor’s decision.

PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to come to York International Office. All payments will be conducted online. We only accept Visa and Mastercard. No cash or cheques.

All participants of this course will receive up to CAD500 York International Mobility Award (YIMA) upon completion of the Pre-Departure Training and Travel Risk Requirements.

Date: November 6th, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 11am-12pm (EST)
Venue: HNES402
Registration Link: https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=1521086  

Date: December 2nd, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (EST)
Venue: HNES402
Registration Link: https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=1535900