Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
ENGL 273 001 (CRN: 12730)
MEDICINE AND MEDIA
Long Title: MEDICINE AND MEDIA
Department: English
Instructor: Ostherr, Kirsten A.
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR RZR 204 (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 1
Section Enrolled: 16 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2017 Matriculants: 1 (0 Available)
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 1
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 18
Enrollment data as of: 25-SEP-2023 12:34PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
7-DEC-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM R TBA TBA
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: SWGS 273.