Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2015
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SWGS 273 001 (CRN: 12731)
MEDICINE AND MEDIA
Long Title: MEDICINE AND MEDIA
Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty
Instructor: Nelson, Jon N.
Meetings:
4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (24-AUG-2015 - 4-DEC-2015)
7:00PM - 9:29PM W (24-AUG-2015 - 4-DEC-2015)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 3
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 26-MAR-2025 12:22AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: An interdisciplinary exploration of the role of imaging technologies in the practice of medicine, and the role of mass media in shaping our understandings of the body, health, and disease. This course examines visual media structure "ways of seeing" for physicians and for the public. Emphasis will be placed on developing media literacy skills. Cross-list: ENGL 273.