ANTHR 434
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Medical Anthropology
Anthropology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Interactions between culture and health in comparative perspective, emphasizing social, historical, and ecological determinants.
When Taught
Contact Department
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3
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3
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3
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0
Recommended
Anthr 247
Title
Methods and Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will gain knowledge of the current soci-cultural practices best suited for applications with relation to medical anthropology as it is utilized in both domestic and international projects and in diverse communities.
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Social Theory and Illness
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to interpret the social dynamics of medical decision-making and understand the likely social, cultural, political and economic factors influencing helath, illness, and sickness.
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Critical Thinking Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to think critically on their own experiences of health and inequality in the United States in the light of the concepts and methods introduced in this course.
