Approaching the Health Humanities: Skills and Methods (CMII0198)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only open to students on the MA Health Humanities programme
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students on MA Health Humanities and MA PPE Health to key methodologies in conducting interdisciplinary research. Students will acquire the skills needed to write successful essays at MA level, and approach topics from various disciplines, including arts, philosophy, history, anthropology and sociology. They will learn about the different approaches required and types of knowledge relating to different field and understand how the Health Humanities integrates these into a trans-disciplinary area of study. In Term 1, we will consider key skills required for carrying out interdisciplinary modules. In term 2, we will take deep dive into the different ways in which disciplines have approached health research, and consider what the epistemological challenges of conducting health humanities research.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 23
Module leader: Dr Leah Sidi
Who to contact for more information: l.sidi@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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