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136-069 Disease and Culture | |
Note | Formerly available as 136-451. Students who have completed 136-451 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. The subject may be cancelled unless enrolments reach five. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | To be advised |
Prerequisites | Usually admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in HPS, Fourth Year Honours in HPS or Cultural Studies or a postgraduate coursework program. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | This subject is an overview of the cultural and historical study of disease and biomedicine. Building on recent work in the history of the biomedical sciences, the sociology of illness, and cultural studies, the subject traces the emergence of interest in embodiment, gender, race and sexuality. Students should develop an understanding of the cultural framing of epidemic and chronic disease in western and non-western societies; demonstrate the ability to analyse critically a range of contemporary biomedical and public health interventions; and gain experience in carrying out a research project in the history of healthcare and the biomedical sciences. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 5000 words. |
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