Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020

     

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MDHM 201 001 (CRN: 22527)

INTRO TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES
Department: Medical Humanities
Instructor: Bailar, Melissa
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 21
Section Enrolled: 21
Enrollment data as of: 6-OCT-2024 8:03AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
3-MAY-2020  
2:00PM - 5:00PM U
 
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 (formerly HURC 201) is required for the minor in Medical Humanities. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MDHM 201 if student has credit for HURC 201.