Mental Illness and Bioethics in Film and Literature

1.5 Unit

This course examines bioethical issues that arise in the representation of mental illness and its treatment in film and literature. Course requirements include viewing 3 films and reading 3 or more books during the course of the semester, in-class discussion, and assigned writing. The films and works of literature will be rotated each year, with some possible repetitions. Prereq: Graduate Bioethics student or Requisites Not Met permission.