MLT 208 - Chinese Medicine

Course Units: 1

This course covers the philosophical and practical origins of Chinese medicine to the political, social, and transnational realities of modern day research and practice. It examines qi, yin and yang, health and disease, as foundational concepts in the Chinese cultural worldview. The course provides an overview of different types of traditional medicine, and its focus on nourishing a healthy life, harmonious balance with self and nature. The course compares Chinese and Western approaches to disease and treatment, providing a more nuanced understanding of biomedicine and scientific inquiry. CC: HUM, LCC, WAC ISP: AIS