Medicine in Ancient Greece & Rome
CCIV 128
Fall 2014
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02
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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 non-rational 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 |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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. |
| Instructor(s): Caldwell,Lauren Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
| SECTION 02 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Caldwell,Lauren Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: WYL110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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