BS 4700 - Medical Anthropology

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

Aims to provide a working knowledge of anthropological concepts of disease and illness. Through reading, class discussion, and films, students are encouraged to look beyond their cultural views of health and illness, using theoretical constructs from the social and behavioral sciences. Attention is paid to materials providing descriptions of non-Western disease and illness states, indigenous therapies and health practices. The theoretical implications of these cross-cultural studies for health care issues in the U.S. are considered. Offered every other year. Prerequisites: EC II placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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