Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Introduction to Medical Anthropology
Term
2024C
Subject area
HSOC
Section number only
401
Section ID
HSOC1382401
Course number integer
1382
Meeting times
MW 1:45 PM-2:44 PM
Meeting location
MUSE B17
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Emily K Ng
Description
Introduction to Medical Anthropology takes central concepts in anthropology -- culture, adaptation, human variation, belief, political economy, the body -- and applies them to human health and illness. Students explore key elements of healing systems including healing technologies and healer-patient relationships. Modern day applications for medical anthropology are stressed.
Course number only
1382
Cross listings
ANTH1238401
Fulfills
Humanties & Social Science Sector
Use local description
No