2009 Course Handbook
ANTH377: Culture, Health and Sexuality in the Developing World
This unit will explore health and development in the Third World through a largely anthropological perspective. Students will learn about the cultural dimensions of illness and health in an applied fashion, focusing on the practical, 'real-world' applications of anthropological knowledge. Through a problem based approach to global health issues such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and malnutrition, we consider the cultural context of these diseases, and the implications this has for their prevention and treatment. We will also critically interrogate the political, economic and historical underpinnings of poor health in the Third World, through a consideration of existing health and development policies and some of the agendas underlying them.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Chris Lyttleton |
| Prerequisites: | 36cp or admission to GDipAnth |
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| Unit Designations: | Social Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Anthropology |
Timetable Information
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