Status
A
Activity
REC
Section number integer
406
Title (text only)
Introduction to Medical Anthropology
Term
2024C
Subject area
HSOC
Section number only
406
Section ID
HSOC1382406
Course number integer
1382
Meeting times
F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM
Meeting location
CHEM 119
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Nipun Kottage
Emily K Ng
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
ANTH1238406
Fulfills
Humanties & Social Science Sector
Use local description
No