Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome
CCIV 128
Fall 2015 not offered
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This course will examine Greek and Roman medical theories (450 BCE--300 CE), as well as other aspects of health and healing in antiquity, including the patient-practitioner relationship, epidemic and endemic diseases, and unhealthful urban living conditions. Alongside the evidence for the development of "rational" medicine, we will consider nonrational approaches, including magical healing spells, native folk remedies, polytheistic healing rituals, and early Christian beliefs. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
G.E.R. Lloyd, HIPPOCRATIC WRITINGS
Soranus, GYNECOLOGY; Galen, ON PROGNOSIS
Pliny the Elder, NATURAL HISTORY
H. Betz, THE GREEK MAGICAL PAPYRI IN TRANSLATION, VOL. 1.
Please note that some readings will be provided on Moodle and/or in a course pack.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four papers will be assigned during the semester. Three of these papers will allow for drafts and revisions before a final grade is given. Students may be asked to provide feedback on peers' papers as part of a writing workshop in class. Participation in class discussion is essential and is evaluated as part of the final course grade. |
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