FFAR 291/SOCI 2910 - HIV/AIDS: An Interdisciplinary Introduction
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the major issues and challenges of the AIDS pandemic, introducing students to a broadly based overview of its scientific, social and cultural impacts. It also examines the interaction of personal and experiential perspectives with collective values, beliefs and behaviours in response to the health crisis worldwide and locally. Students examine the history of the pandemic and responses to it by governments, medical authorities, businesses, religious and community groups, as well as artists and cultural producers. Readings and requirements are diverse in nature and it is possible to submit creative work as part of the course assignments.
Semester:
- Winter (January 13 - April 12, 2025)
Instructor:
Please refer to the Course Outline below.
Program:
Undergraduate, 3 credits
There is no access fee for this course.
Prerequisite
NOTE: Students who have received credit for FFAR 398F, INTE 398G, FFAR 290, INTE 270, COMS 399A or SOCI 399H may not take this course for credit.
Book:
No Book
Registration Information:
Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes).
Once registered, students must then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material.
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COURSE OUTLINE
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