ENG 563 - Literature and Medicine

Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literary representations of health and illness, ability and disability, and cultural practices of healing. Drawing on major theoretical movements in medical humanities, students will situate literary texts within the ethical situations and institutional structures of their community and culture. May be taught concurrently with ENG 663. Cannot receive credit for both ENG 563 and ENG 663.

Prerequisite: 60 hours.
Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Spring