HIV/AIDS: A Transdisciplinary Exploration
Examine HIV/AIDS through scientific and cultural lenses in this 10-week course. Analyze diverse representations across media.
Examine HIV/AIDS through scientific and cultural lenses in this 10-week course. Analyze diverse representations across media.
Dive into a unique, transdisciplinary exploration of HIV/AIDS representations across various fields. This course bridges the gap between scientific understanding and cultural interpretations of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Over 10 weeks, you'll analyze scientific articles, journalism, visual art, literature, drama, and popular culture to gain a comprehensive view of how HIV/AIDS has been portrayed and understood. Led by a literary critic and a scientist, the course encourages cross-disciplinary thinking, challenging you to consider both the social and scientific implications of HIV/AIDS. You'll explore the pandemic's history, current developments, and the possibility of an AIDS-free future, all while developing critical analysis skills applicable to both scientific and artistic works.
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What you'll learn
Analyze literary and scientific texts related to HIV/AIDS
Compare knowledge creation methods in science and art
Understand the scientific and artistic history of HIV/AIDS
Examine how language shapes perceptions of HIV/AIDS
Evaluate the role of visual representation in HIV/AIDS discourse
Trace the evolution of individual experiences with HIV/AIDS
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Module Description
This course offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of HIV/AIDS representations. Students will engage with a wide range of materials, from scientific papers to works of art, developing skills in both scientific and cultural analysis. The curriculum covers the history of HIV/AIDS, current scientific understanding, and cultural responses to the pandemic. Key topics include the evolution of HIV/AIDS representation over time, the impact of language and visual imagery in shaping public perception, and the intersection of individual experiences with broader social and scientific narratives. The course emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between scientific and artistic approaches in addressing global health challenges.
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Instructors
1 Course
Expert in Viral Pathogenesis and HIV/AIDS Education
Dave Wessner serves as Professor of Biology at Davidson College, bringing extensive expertise in virology and microbiology through his postdoctoral work at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, PhD from Harvard University in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and BA from Franklin & Marshall College. His research focuses on viral pathogenesis, particularly exploring antiviral compounds in collaboration with the Chemistry Department. As a dedicated educator, he teaches courses ranging from introductory biology to specialized classes on HIV/AIDS and microbiology. His commitment to HIV/AIDS education extends beyond the classroom through community outreach initiatives, including work with Warner Hall Eating House and World AIDS Day projects. His scholarly contributions include significant publications on virus origins, microbiology, and HIV/AIDS education, while maintaining an active research program investigating how viruses cause disease and potential therapeutic applications
1 Course
Expert in Disability Studies and Contemporary Drama
Ann Fox serves as Professor of English at Davidson College, specializing in 20th and 21st-century dramatic literature and disability studies. Her academic credentials include a PhD and MA from Indiana University, Bloomington, and BA/BS degrees from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Her scholarship combines disability studies with modern drama and visual culture, earning her fellowships from the American Association of University Women, National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Humanities Center. As a curator, she has organized significant exhibitions including "RE/FORMATIONS: Disability, Women, and Sculpture," "STARING," "Re/Presenting HIV/AIDS," and most recently, "Indisposable: Structures of Support After the ADA" at the Ford Foundation Gallery
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