640120 Society and Cultures in the Ancient World: Between Magic and Science - Medicine in Ancient Times

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640120
Society and Cultures in the Ancient World: Between Magic and Science - Medicine in Ancient Times
VU 2
7,5
weekly
annually
German

Analysis of written and material sources relating to medicine and magic rituals; Sharpening the source-critical competencies; Critical evaluation of specific research literature.

The healing art of antiquity between magic and science is the focal point of the course. Written sources from the Greek and Roman world (including examples from the Ancient Near East and Egypt) provide insights into medical knowledge and science, as well as into rituals and magical practices for healing. In addition, the perception of medical professionalists is addressed and gender-specific aspects are considered. Relevant literature will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Lecture; presentations; discussions; analyzing texts and research literature

 

Discussion, presentation, paper

03.10.2017
Group 0
Date Time Location
Tue 2017-10-03
15.30 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 4 Atrium - SR 4 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-10-10
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-10-17
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-10-24
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-10-31
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-11-07
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-11-14
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-11-21
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-11-28
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-12-05
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2017-12-12
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2018-01-09
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2018-01-16
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2018-01-23
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free
Tue 2018-01-30
15.15 - 17.00 Atrium - SR 5 Atrium - SR 5 Barrier-free