HE 4901

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HE 4901
Medical Anthropology

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

This course explores ethnographic methods, an experiential methodology, as these are used in anthropological research with the idea of "improving the human condition." Particular attention is paid on health and medical disparities and their resolution. Students are exposed to ethnographic methods and research from historical, philosophical and ethical perspectives as tools for experiential learning. We explore the contradictions inherent in fieldwork, such as participant observation and cultural relativism in producing experiential learning knowledge.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: acceptance to New York City Urban Semester required.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL, CU-SBY, CU-UGR)

When Offered Fall, spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  • 15272 HE 4901   LEC 040

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in NYC.

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