Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2016-2017
HURC 201 - INTRO TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES
Department: Humanities Research Center
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Examines the history of medicine, concepts of disease vs illness, narrative medicine, health disparities, religion, spirituality, and the role of science and technology on the practices of healthcare. Students will develop skills in close reading, interpretation, historical contextualization, critical thinking. This course is required for the minor in Medical Humanities.