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MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Module code: AN698
Credits: 10
Semester: 1
Department: ANTHROPOLOGY
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Coordinator: Dr Jamie Saris (ANTHROPOLOGY)

	Overview
	This module offers an advance introduction to the broad field of Medical Anthropology, focusing on the classical anthropological contributions to this important subfield, from the work of Farmer and Kleinman to current debates around Global health, health care systems; care more generally, and suffering (social, medical and psychological. Students will refer to key works in this area, such as studies of structural violence and health outcomes, critiques of bio-medicine, healing and health care. Students will also explore ethnographic work on patient-physician relationships, the social and community contexts of care provision, and the impact of bio-medicine on Western and non-Western populations.

Overview

This module offers an advance introduction to the broad field of Medical Anthropology, focusing on the classical anthropological contributions to this important subfield, from the work of Farmer and Kleinman to current debates around Global health, health care systems; care more generally, and suffering (social, medical and psychological. Students will refer to key works in this area, such as studies of structural violence and health outcomes, critiques of bio-medicine, healing and health care. Students will also explore ethnographic work on patient-physician relationships, the social and community contexts of care provision, and the impact of bio-medicine on Western and non-Western populations.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Show detailed knowledge of the history of Medical Anthropology Compare and contrast different methodological approaches in the sub-discipline Show detailed knowledge of the key concepts in Medical Anthropology Show evidence of having acquired scholarly skills of interpretation and analysis and have reflected on the fieldwork experience with particular reference to medical matters.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Anthropology Department.

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