ANTH-206
Medical Anthropology
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CREDITS:
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3
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LENGTH:
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15 weeks
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CAMPUS:
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Prince George
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REQUISITES:
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Prerequisite: ANTH-101 minimum C
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DESCRIPTION:
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Medical anthropology considers the cultural and social aspects of the body, health, and sickness within a crosscultural perspective. The course provides an overview of the anthropological perspective on health and disease, including an overview of theoretical perspectives. Topics include the causations of illness, the differing roles of health practitioners, the cultural construction of mental illness, and the globalization of health disparities. The course draws on examples from a variety of cultures to highlight and explore cultural constructions of illness.
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Course Schedule
| ID |
SEMESTER |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LOCATION |
INSTRUCTOR |
STARTS |
ENDS |
MEETS |
| 101 |
Spring 2025 |
Prince George |
Unknown |
ONLINE |
J. Reade |
January 6 |
April 25 |
TBA |
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