SHY 300 - Non-Western Medical Traditions (History)

3 Credit(s)

Explores the medical traditions of three non-Western societies (Chinese, Indian/Hindu, Islamic/Arabic). Offers perspectives into traditions of healing, wellness, and the body. These traditions reveal much about their societies as well as the impact of these traditions on culture and history of their regions. The connection between spirituality and the body, the holistic view of medicine, and societal roles with the reality of privilege and non-privilege are major themes. Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester.