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Campus | Haverford |
Semester | Fall 2023 |
Registration ID | HLTHH216A001 |
Course Title | Epidemic City: Philadelphia from Yellow Fever to COVID-19 |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Health Studies |
Instructor | Bonneau,Nicholas |
Times and Days | W 12:30pm-03:00pm
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Room Location | FRDCTR1 |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2650 This course will examine how Philadelphia and other American cities have responded to epidemic disease throughout history, and, in turn, how epidemic diseases have shaped urban space and urban life. As part of the Tri-Co Philly Program, the course will provide students with opportunities to engage with historical sites and institutions in Philadelphia on topics relating to epidemics such as yellow fever, influenza, HIV/AIDS, and COVID.; Prerequisite(s): Priority in registration will be given to students participating in the Tri-Co Philly Program and Health Studies minors. Remaining seats are available to other Tri-Co students, by lottery, if demand exceeds remaining spaces in the course. If you are interested in the program, you must fill out the application, which is due on Friday, March 31 by 11:59 pm (https://www.haverford.edu/philly-program). The program includes registering for two of three programs three courses: this course or Environmental Justice: Ethnography, Politics, Action/Philadelphia (ENVS 035/SOAN 035) or Public Art, Historical Preservation, and the Ethics of Commemoration (PHIL B234). Those not participating in the Philly program do not need to complete the application and can simply pre-register for a class.; Lottery Preference: (1) Tri-Co Philly Cohort, (2) Health Studies minors. ; Enrollment Limit: 18.00 Social Science, B: Analysis of the Social World (; Hav: SO, B) TriCo Philly students should expect to participate in program-related activities on Fridays, from 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM. |
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