ANT 320 - Culture and Disease

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces students to medical anthropology, the study of health and healing across societies. Concepts of health, illness, becoming and staying healthy, cultural practices that encourage or inhibit disease, the influence of social institutions, health disparities and environmental influence on health will be investigated. Part of the Health Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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