Major Themes in Medical Humanities

HSTM60541 Major Themes in Medical Humanities 30 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Carsten Timmermann Unit coordinator Centre for History of Science, Technology & Medicine (L5) 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0 This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of medical humanities, and to the methods and approaches used by the disciplines that contribute to this field. The course is framed around several themes central to medical humanities inquiry, including: the dynamics of the sick role; the nature of bodily autonomy; the social and cultural meanings of disability; the role of socialization in medical education; cultural representations of disease; and narratives and experiences of illness. Each theme is introduced at the beginning of a teaching week through a historical case-study. An interdisciplinary seminar session follows, providing students with the opportunity to discuss that issue from scholars from collaborating groups, and drawing on historical, literary, ethical, and other analytical perspectives to do so. This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of medical humanities, and to the methods and approaches used by the disciplines that contribute to this field. The course is framed around several themes central to medical humanities inquiry, including: the dynamics of the sick role; the nature of bodily autonomy; the social and cultural meanings of disability; the role of socialization in medical education; cultural representations of disease; and narratives and experiences of illness. Each theme is introduced at the beginning of a teaching week through a historical case-study. An interdisciplinary seminar session follows, providing students with the opportunity to discuss that issue from scholars from collaborating groups, and drawing on historical, literary, ethical, sociological, and other analytical perspectives to do so. •       to introduce the key themes and issues relevant to understanding the relationship between medicine and the humanities•       to provide an integrated survey of the theoretical and methodological approaches used by those considering the interfaces of medicine and art, literature, history, ethics, and performance•       to introduce students to the variety of disciplines contributing to medical humanities•       to use case studies to exemplify the interdisciplinary nature of the field•       to stimulate students to consider medical knowledge, practice, and identity through the lenses provided by the humanities<ul></ul> On completion of this unit, successful students will be able to•       describe the main fields involved in medical humanities and understand the methodological differences in their approaches to medical issues and themes•       approach case studies and key issues in medical humanities by drawing on methodological and analytical tools from multiple disciplines•       identify essay topics, conduct independent research, and write original essays relevant to the themes addressed in the unit The course includes four whole-group contact hours per week. These are divided as follows:•       1 60-minute session per week of interactive historical lecture/seminar on a set broad topic, led by a staff member from CHSTM and sometimes co-taught with HSTM 60511, Major Themes in HSTM;•       1 90-minute seminar per week where teaching staff from other parts of the university* join the course directors in leading students as they consider the broad topic introduced in lecture from other disciplinary perspectives.•    *See collaborating groups under ‘Teaching Staff’ below <div> The course includes 2.5 whole-group contact hours per week. These are divided as follows:•         1 60-minute session per week of interactive historical lecture/seminar on a set broad topic, led by a staff member from CHSTM and sometimes co-taught with HSTM 60511, Major Themes in HSTM;•         1 90-minute seminar per week where teaching staff from other parts of the university* join the course directors in leading students as they consider the broad topic introduced in lecture from other disciplinary perspectives; and*See collaborating groups under ‘Teaching Staff’ below.</div>  0 Other 100% Assessment tasks:3 essays, of which the highest-scoring 2 count for credit - 2000 words per essay - Highest scoring 2 essays each contribute 40% to unit markJournal portfolio (students compose weekly 200-250 word entries in a course journal for each week's tutorial, which are then periodically reviewed by and discussed with the course leaders; at the end of term, students edit these entries and turn them in collectively as a portfolio) - 2500 words - contributes 20% to unit mark Students will receive preparatory guidance on their essays as well as written feedback, given as part of a face-to-face discussion, on the completed, marked essays. Students will also receive, through individual meetings midway through term and at term’s end, feedback on their progress and a chance to express any concerns. Y Required and recommended readings can be found in the module handbook. The literature and data are drawn from multiple disciplines, and include novels, poetry, drama, and art work as well as scholarly work in history of medicine, ethics, literary and cultural analysis, the social sciences, and communication Lectures 12 Seminars 18 0 270