History 101 - INTRO HISTORICAL INQ: DISEASES

Colloquia with a limited enrollment of 18 and surveys, both designed to introduce the study of history to students at the beginning level. Emphasis on the sources and methods of historical analysis. Recommended for all students with an interest in history and those considering a history major or minor. This course introduces first-year students to the history of the culture and history of the ancient Mediterranean world through the lens provided by Greek and Roman medical writers. The Greek Enlightenment in the sixth century B.C. ushered in a "scientific" approach to healing that continued to evolve throughout antiquity even as traditional methods retained their importance. Specific themes highlighted in this course include interactions between traditional temple healing, the magical arts and scientific medicine; the emergence of an epidemiology based largely on environmental factors; women as health practitioners; women's bodies in ancient medical theorizing and practice; and medicine and the ancient educational system. Enrollment limited to first-years and sophomores.

Topic: Diseases, Health&Medicine/ Ancient World: An Intellectual and Cultural History. Limited to first-years, sophomores.