ANSO 358 - Medicine and Healing in Cross-Cultural

Institution:

Rockford University

Subject:

Description:

An examination of the concept of illness and of the medical, pharmacological, and healing practices used to combat illness in different parts of the world. The course will address the relative efficacy of scientific and traditional medicines and techniques, and the different ways practitioners address the whole array of physical, mental, and social problems. The roles of physician, nurse, shaman, medicine man, witch doctor, and herbalist will be examined. PRQ: ANSO 100 or consent of instructor. Scheduled: Spring, odd years. Meets: SNO.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rockford.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 226-4186

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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