HIST 367

Spring 2021 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 25-May 5

History of Western Medicine

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Credit: 3 hours.

Rise and development of medicine in the West since the sixteenth century; interrelations of physiology, pathology, and social demands with the theory and practice of medicine; pattern of professionalization; social role of the physician; conflict among ideas of medicine as an art, a science, and a social service; and problems of mental illness, medical ethics, and nontraditional forms of practice.

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HIST 367 class schedule data for spring 2021
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	39410	Online	A	10:00AM -11:20AM	MW	n.a.	Hogarth, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/25/21-05/05/21 Section Info: Description: This course examines the social history of medicine, from antiquity to the present. Specifically, we will study the development of the medical profession, societal responses to epidemic and chronic diseases, the acquisition of medical knowledge, and the development of medical ethics. Students will gain an understanding of competing theories of disease and therapy; challenges to professionalization, medical authority, and institution building; and the relationship between medicine, society, and government. We will also consider how race, gender, nationality, religion, and class have shaped the doctor patient relationship and health outcomes and disparities. Finally, this course will also address challenges to medical authority, shortcomings within the healthcare system, and nontraditional forms of practice. This course will include one weekly class discussions as well as two short exams, and a final of end at semester project. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.