AI 391 - Illness Stories

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DePaul University

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"Illness can teach us all how to live a saner, healthier life." Arthur Frank, At the Will of the Body. This course explores the ways in which this statement might be true. Can illness be an opportunity for growth and development rather than an unfortunate development in our life plans This course uses stories of illness to explore how these a) reveal a process of inner growth and development; b) create a bond between teller and listener/viewer that increases our understanding of our common humanity; and c) illustrate the need for a biopsychosocial vs. a narrowly medical model in diagnosis and treatment. Students will access story material in different media and be encouraged to draw on illness stories they know. Through lecture and discussion, we will attempt to increase understanding of a particular area of human experience; validate students' own experience, and develop skills in critical analysis of ideas, themes, and textual/artistic strategies. Pre-1999 Competencies:. AL-C, HC-4. Faculty: Lorie Rosenblum

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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