Through a social-scientific analysis of AIDS, this course explores HIV/AIDS as a case study for understanding the politics of public health. Students will critically interrogate the authority of science and explore avenues for democratizing biomedicine and public health policy in various national and policy contexts. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for HUMR 3001 Section A if taken in 2013-14 and 2014-15, HUMR 3504 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): third-year standing. Lectures three hours a week.
Through a social-scientific analysis of AIDS, this course explores HIV/AIDS as a case study for understanding the politics of public health. Students will critically interrogate the authority of science and explore avenues for democratizing biomedicine and public health policy in various national and policy contexts. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for HUMR 3001 Section A if taken in 2013-14 and 2014-15, HUMR 3504 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): third-year standing. Lectures three hours a week.
