MDE 8053: Selected Topics Such as Aging, Global Concerns, and Disabilities 15-16

The object of this elective is to provide in-depth consideration of portrayals of aging and end-of-life issues using humanities tools. While students explore these issues in the medical text and in clinical experiences, this course provides very different perspectives that are intended to complement those experiences. Students choosing this course should expect to read four or more novels or plays, become familiar with several poems ranging from Alfred Tennyson to May Sarton and Donald Hall, view at least 4 full length films, and gather from the arts specific works dealing with the course topic.

Faculty from the College of Fine Arts will provide seminar leadership and students will be required to present assigned interpretations and critiques of works to fellow participants.

The course is scheduled to allow for co-participation by MD and Masters students. The on-line class extends over a 3-month period while the MD class adheres to the traditional one-month format.