Learning objectives
The aim of this course is to give students some basic concepts of the sociology of health and some methods to understand social, cultural and organizational processes in social and health fields, in order to arrive at a full understanding of health and illness issues.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Origins of the sociology of health; Sociological theories of health; Health and illness concepts and their cultural representations; Health communication; Bioethics, medicine and society.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Bucchi M., Neresini F. (2006). Sociologia della salute, Carocci, Roma.<br />
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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