Natural Science 0360 - Women's Global Health

This upper-level seminar explores key issues in global women's health, with an emphasis on Latin America. Topics span the lifecycle and include the fields of infectious disease, reproductive health, nutrition, chronic disease, mental health and health policy. Readings are drawn from the medical and epidemiologic literature although attention will also be given to the political, economic and social factors that weigh heavily on health. A complementary text will be the lay health care manual "Where Women Have No Doctor" which is available in both English and Spanish. Students who speak Spanish can use this opportunity to practice their language skills and develop their medical vocabulary, although this is not required. Assignments include weekly response papers, data analyses and a final paper and presentation on a topic related to the themes of the course.

Writing and Research Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.