New definitions of health, illness and dying will be explored as we move into this integrative model. At times, the health-care provider will need to work on social change in order to change the system. This course will provide opportunities for community connections. This course focuses on the important role of nutrition for a healthy mind, body and spirit. Through field trips, cooking classes and class projects, students will expand awareness of their personal food choices, enhance their understanding of eating and health and become aware of community resources.
Students prepare food for class and share recipes.
Expert practitioners in the above fields will provide guest lectures. Students are introduced to the extensive literature, journals and on-line computer resources. This course offers students the opportunity to learn in a setting of direct contact with the wisdom of cultural communities. Course content will include the examination of the cultural construct underpinning the medical system, the role of culture in the interaction between practitioner and patients, and the much overlooked role of reconnection to cultural heritage in healing for both practitioner and patients. Students will experience learning by immersion in a community-based cultural center, readings, introspection and reflection and journaling.