Academic Calendar - 2023 ARCHIVE

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2023ARCHIVE
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Disability Studies 2221A/B

CHALLENGING MEDICALIZATION


This course uses Disability Studies concepts to explore disability and chronic illness in the context of health professional practice. Students learn how medical and psychiatric lenses shape understandings of disability among disabled people, families, and professionals. Students consider innovative applications for Disability Studies perspectives in healthcare via case scenarios.

Antirequisite(s): Disability Studies 2292A/B if taken in 2021-22, Disability Studies 3395F/G if taken in 2018-19, 2019-20, and Disability Studies 3321F/G if taken prior to 2021-22.

Prerequisite(s): Disability Studies 1010A/B.

Extra Information: 3 hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: DISABST

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