Discuss the meanings of culture, ethnicity, religion, and socialization and their contribution to health/HEALTH beliefs and practices.
Texts The following texts should be read in their entirety:
Spector, R. E. (2013). Cultural diversity in health and illness (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Health. Fadiman A. (1997). The spirit catches you and you fall down. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux. Kassirer, J. P. (2005). On the take. New York: Oxford University Press. Skloot, R. (2011). The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. New York: Broadway Paperbacks.
Course Content I. Culture, Diversity, and Heritage Consistency II. Perceptions of Health/HEALTH and Illness/ILLNESS III. Ethnocultural Familial Beliefs—Roots IV. Allopathic versus Homeopathic Philosophies V. Modern Health Care Delivery VI. Health/HEALTH and Illness/ILLNESS in Selected Populations
Teaching and Learning Methods reading assignments web assignments field trips discussion films seminars academic project/paper
Course Assignments 1. Class attendance and participation is mandatory. 25% 2. Weekly reflection & Web assignment 25% 3. Class presentation (with text) Day of class 25% 4. Final integrating essay Last class 25%