CORE 003 SC - Prescriptions and Debates on What Contributes to Health

This course explores key historical and contemporary debates on what contributes to psychological and physical health. We will read and critique the literature from various fields, such as psychology and medicine. We will also explore the question of what contributes to health through popular press pieces and film. Topics of study include the study of sleep, relationships, exposure to nature, and the organization of one’s physical space (e.g. minimalism).

Course Credit: 1.0

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