ANTH2130 — Introduction to Medical Anthropology
ANTH 2130 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology ANTH 2130 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology 3 Credits Growing specialization within anthropology, medical anthropology draws upon socio-cultural, linguistic and biological anthropology to understand those factors that affect human health and illness. This course introduces students to this field of study and the cross-cultural, political and ethical considerations involved in solving real-world problems related to human health and illness. Through the examination of case studies students will learn ways to apply principles of medical anthropology to solve contemporary issues facing our communities. Major Content Areas Epidemiology, medical systems, persons and bodies - 20% Health interventions, addiction, infectious disease and disparities in healthcare including immigrant healthcare - 10% Culture and emic and etic perspectives - 10% Birth, death, and the human life cycle - 10% Subdisciplines of anthropology and applied anthropology - 10% Global political motivations and health
Prerequisites: ANTH1110, ANTH1130