Course Details
Country:
Italy
Institution:
External - Florence University of the Arts
Course Title:
History of Western Medicine
Course Number:
LSHHWM200
Course Description:
In this course, students will be guided through a study of the evolution of Western medicine over the centuries, investigating the stories and histories which have framed it. Students will become familiar with the important ideas, instruments, and individuals which shaped the progression of medical traditions, from classical antiquity to modern day. This course will also explore the spaces, often unexpected or unique, in which the scientific art was practiced - such as universities, apothecaries, battlefields, monasteries, and convents. This course will give students the tools needed to analyze the intersection between the field of medicine and those of law, religion, art, and culture. Particular focus will be given to medical practices and advancements made in Italy over the centuries.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
Attachment Files:
_syllabus_LSHHWM200 History of Western Medicine_1680527742.pdf
