ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN MEDICINE
CAH3ANM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the theories and practices of ancient Greek and Roman medicine. Through the writings of Hippocratic doctors, Galen and others we will consider how medicine contributed to wider ancient debates concerning how the body works, what causes disease, what distinguishes rationality from superstition, why humans experience emotions, how gender and ethnicity are constructed, and how doctors should behave. We will also consider the experience of patients and the place of ancient Graeco-Roman medicine in the wider history of medicine. We will examine the continuing relevance of ancient medical ideas today, from the Hippocratic Oath to the precept to 'first, do no harm'.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRhiannon Evans
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLecture, Seminar activties, Online Activities, Research Essay
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed 60 credit points of Level two subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
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Readings
Ancient Medicine
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorVivian Nutton,
Year2012
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PublisherRoutledge
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Hippocratic Writings
Resource TypePrescribed
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AuthorG.E.R. Lloyd,
Year1983
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PublisherPenguin
ISBN0140444513
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRhiannon Evans
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Activities (equivalent 800 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Seminar Activities (equivalent 1200 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research Essay (2000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |