Courses: Medicine, Magic and Miracles (HISTB231001)
Spring 2010
Class Number: 1197
I or III SO
Revised Course: An exploration of the history of health and disease,
healing and medical practice in the medieval period, emphasizing Dar
as-Islam and the Latin Christian West. Using methods from
intellectual cultural and social history, themes include: theories of
health and disease; varieties of medical practice; rationalities of
various practices; views of the body and disease; medical
practitioners. No previous course work in medieval history is
required. This is a writing intensive course. Cross listed with CSTS
B231. Enrollment limited to 15 students, with preference to majors
and minors.
Fulfills: Class Nbr: 1197 Div: I or III SO
DepartmentTaught ByTruitt,Elly |
LocationBryn Mawr, TH111 Meeting TimesMW 10:00am-11:30am |