James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

AN3004 - Medical Anthropology

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Using different analytical approaches, this subject explores a variety of medical systems human groups have developed through time to maintain the health of individuals and communities. Emphasis is placed on understanding health and illness as culturally and politically situated phenomena. Case materials are drawn from around the world, and students are introduced to the three broad approaches to medical anthropology: critical; interpretive and biocultural. The Western medical or biomedical paradigm is situated philosophically and historically as a culturally and ideologically informed knowledge system to be considered comparatively. Human - technology relationships and Bio political questions are also considered.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AN2004

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: 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 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coordinator: Dr Robin Rodd
    Contact hours:
    • 2 hours - Electronic communication.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:quizzes or tests (% - 30%); tutorial attendance and participation (% - 20%); essays (% - 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.