History of Medicine
The History of Medicine: 1700 to Present In this course we will examine how conceptions of sickness, its causes, and its treatment have developed over time. In particular, the emphasis will be on considering not only how advances in science and technology have spurred changes in thought and practice but also how larger societal factors like religion, economics, and politics have influenced the course of medicine. We will focus on Europe from the eighteenth century onwards, but important comparisons will be drawn to earlier periods and other geographic areas including the United States.
I enjoyed the material in this class but Prof. Bennette lectured the WHOLE time. For me, it was very hard to stay engaged. You are expected to take notes on everything she says as she will put these items on exams. You have to write weekly discussion questions to accompany a large set of readings.
This is a very old fashioned lecture-only class. Bennette would talk the whole time with no visual aids but she is an incredible lecturer and made me want to be a history minor. Generally the work was not that hard either. Would recommend!
It was wonderful to take a class with Bennette, as she is SO knowledgable and passionate about what she's teaching. Lots of reading, but usually was interesting--and she encouraged skimming for longer readings.