HON-298H Honors Colloquium: Disease and Disability: a Historic and Holistic View

An overview of the complex effects of disease and disability on the individual. This course will examine the effects of disability and disease on the person and consider historic perceptions related to these terms. Facilitated discussions will focus on how those with limited "ability" are perceived within different cultures. Case studies, essays and movies will be used to stimulate interactions related to the psychosocial effects commonly perceived by persons with physical, cognitive and psychological impairments. This course requires students to view material in multiple manners including essays, novels, movies, and websites. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program.

Prerequisite

ENG 101 and membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar

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