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Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper DivisionData from last updated 4/8/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
This course examines health issues and risks faced by individuals and communities around the world, but especially in resource-poor geographical areas. We will explore in-depth the social and material dimensions that underlie the patterning of disease and illness worldwide.
Learning Outcomes1Describe what anthropology contributes to the study of health globally and over time.
2Explain how different communities around the world define health and organize healthcare.
3Analyze the social and historical influences on health disparities.
4Apply anthropological theories and methods to contemporary health issues.
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