ANTH 3315 Ethnomedicine

This course will focus on the concepts of medicine and healing in a cross-cultural context. Topics covered will include medical pluralism (indigenous healing practices and ideologies vs.: formal or western medical practices), cultural specific illness, and ethnobotany. The future of traditional medicine in an increasingly westernized world will also be discussed. This course may be delivered in a blended or online format.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

WRIT 1311