Natural Science 0301 - Race, Health and Inequality

This course will provide an intermediate exploration into the causes, consequences and responses to racial and ethnic health inequities around the world. This course asks, How does race and ethnicity, understood as a cultural, social and political concept, help us investigate the social production of health inequities? Through class discussions, written assignments, readings, and multimedia, this class will examine how racial and ethnic health inequities are shaped by racism, colonialism, new technology, and globalization. This class will also explore how various populations respond and adapt to health and illness events as well as the role of social movements and community activism in pushing for social change and health equity. There are no prerequisites for the course, but exposure to social theory is encouraged.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 7 to 9 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.