James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

AN2004 - Medical Anthropology

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

Using different analytical approaches, this subject explores the variety of medical systems human groups have developed through time to maintain the health of individuals and communities. Emphasis is placed on ecological and evolutionary approaches to health. The Western medical or biomedical paradigm is situated philosophically and historically in order to view it as a culturally and ideologically informed knowledge system to be considered from a comparative anthropological viewpoint. Case materials are drawn from Indigenous Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AN3004

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Robin Rodd.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (% - 30%); tutorial attendance and participation (% - 20%); essays (% - 50%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coord/Lect: Dr Robin Rodd.
    Contact hours:
    • 2 hours - Electronic communication
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:essays (% - 50%); assignments (% - 50%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.