FYSP 014 - Silence=Death: Rhetorics of HIV/AIDS

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, WINT

The emergence of HIV/AIDS in the late 20^th century created one of the most contested intersections of science, culture, and politics of modern history. Using cinema, activist art and academic scholarship, students in this course will explore the variety of ways of discussing HIV/AIDS that have arisen across the globe with the disorder. Field trips required.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: J. Cooper

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: Assignments will include weekly informal and formal writing assignments combined with frequent small group and one-on-one discussions. College level reading, viewing, writing and speaking skills to develop critical thinking across disciplinary boundaries will be emphasized. Field trips(s) required. Required with BIOL 407 “The Biology of Infectious Diseases and their Global Impact” as part of the “Plagues, Pandemics, and Society” StudiOC learning community.