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Course Format
Classes will commence on September 9, 2020 and
conclude on December 4, 2020. All classes will be
held online.
Readings and audio/visual material will be assigned
each week. The readings provide insight into
fundamental aspects of northern, rural and remote
health and health care. A discussion question and
additional material will be posted at the start of the
week.
Class Participation: Class participation accounts for 25% of the course evaluation. Students
are expected to provide regular input on the weekly discussion question. Clear expectations
are described in the next section.
Students with Special Needs
If you have a documented disability or require accommodations to obtain equal access to this course,
please let me know at the beginning of the semester or check out the services available through the
Blundon Centre.
Other Recommended Resources for Students
For help with writing skills, contact the Writing Centre early in the semester. During the current
COVID-19 pandemic all services are provided online (including sessions and tutoring) please visit
https://www.mun.ca/writingcentre/services/distance/ or by emailing writing@mun.ca
For help with specific personal concerns or other difficulties that are preventing you from doing
your academic best, get confidential help by contacting the University Counseling Centre. Currently
all services are online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic Misconduct
The University has a policy on academic misconduct that will be enforced. Academic misconduct
takes many forms and includes, but is not limited to plagiarism, submitting a product prepared in
whole or in part by another person, buying or selling term papers, and submitting the same piece of
work twice for academic credit. For more details, you are encouraged to consult or the University
calendar section 6.12.
University Policy on Plagiarism
The implications of plagiarism are extremely serious; there will be checks in place for plagiarism
throughout the course. All students in this class are to read and understand the policies on plagiarism
and academic honesty referenced in the University Calendar, Section 4.11.4 Academic Offences,
available at http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=regs-0748. Ignorance of such policies
is no excuse for violations. I will review this policy during the first week of classes. CHH also has its
own plagiarism policy which can be viewed here
https://www.med.mun.ca/getattachment/94be14dc-40de-4fdd-bc61-
199e8a4dedcd/DIVISIONAL-PLAGIARISM-POLICY-REVISED-v2018-09-01.pdf.aspx?lang=en-
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