HISTORY239
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History of Chinese Medicine
Subject
HISTORY
Catalog Number
239
Title
History of Chinese Medicine
Course Description
This course introduces students to the history of medicine through the study of medical practices and beliefs in China. Paying close attention to socio-historical context, we will explore how those beliefs formed, how the practices have changed over time, and in particular how the introduction of Western medicine and then scientific biomedicine forced fundamental changes in Chinese medicine over the course of the twentieth century. This course also introduces students to the discipline of History, and students will work in close consultation with the professor to produce a unique research paper. History majors should take a Gateway Seminar first, but there are no official prerequisites.
Grading Basis
Graded
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Lecture
Crosslisted Courses
General Education Curriculum Codes
(CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, (STS) Sci, Tech, and Society, (W) Writing, (CZ) Civilizations