Health and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean

Undergraduate

Cultural concepts of the body, disease, and hygiene in ancient Mediterranean society; myths, treatments, rituals, and social impact; male and female practitioners. Topics may include mental health, fertility, disability, diet and nutrition, diagnostic theory, and medical constructions of gender and race. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Cross-Listing(s): HLSC 2P45 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.