ENGLI531

Literature and Medicine

This paper explores literature's engagement with the body and mind, mapping out the arts' responses to medical advances from the 1850s to the present. We will study public and literary reactions to such things as germs, vaccinations, nervous disorders, cancer, and tuberculosis.

Paper Information

Points: 30.0
Internal assessment / examination: 100:0
Restriction(s): ENGL531

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24A (HAM)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Hamilton
ENGLI531-24A (HAM) is offered in FLEXI mode. For those taking the paper online, please note there are some elements that require students to be online at specified times.

Timetabled Lectures for Literature and Medicine (ENGLI531)

DayStartEndRoomDates
Thu12:00 PM3:00 PMJ.2.18Feb 26 - Jun 2

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees

Fees for 2024 are not yet available.


Paper Outlines

The following 2023 paper outlines are available for ENGLI531. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  English

Other available years: Literature and Medicine - ENGLI531 (2023) , Literature and Medicine - ENGLI531 (2022) , Literature and Medicine - ENGLI531 (2021) , Special Topic: Literature and the Medicalised Body - ENGLI531 (2020) , Special Topic: Literature and the Medicalised Body - ENGLI531 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 3 October 2023 8:50am
Indicative fees current as of : 4 October 2023 4:30am

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