MEDH 2311 Introduction to Medical and Health Humanities
Students in the course will examine various topics within the field of the medical humanities, including constructions of disease, understandings of health and illness, health practitioners, ethics, healthcare institutions, and provision and access. Course materials will vary by instructor but will be interdisciplinary, drawing from the fields of history, literature, anthropology, sociology, biology, and philosophy. They will examine and learn about major issues confronting healthcare professionals, including access, diversity, and costs.
Offered
Fall semesters