Perspectives of Health through Literature and Media

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Course Title

Perspectives of Health through Literature and Media

Course Description

Interdisciplinary perspectives on health and illness through the exploration of literature, media, and various humanities, arts and social sciences.

Course Level

Undergraduate (BA, BS)

Instructor Name

Therese Poirier

Course Topics

Aging/Ageism
Bioethics/Narrative Ethics
Death and Dying/End-of-Life/Hospice
Disability/Ableism
Diversity
Equity and Inclusion
Empathy/Compassion/Trust
Health Insurance/Health Systems
HIV/AIDS
Mental Health
Patient-provider relations
Prejudice/ Discrimination/Bias/Stigma/Stereotyping
Professionalism/Interprofessionalism
Public Health
Social determinants of health
Social justice

Disciplinary Perspectives

Health Professions

Geographic Location

Edwardsville, IL

Instructional Modality

online synchronous

Institutional Location

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Title

Perspectives of Health through Literature and Media