Sociology of Health and Medicine aa 2022-2023

SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE aa 2022-2023

Prof. Cleto Corposanto

DEGREE: Sociology

Course Information

SPS / 07, 8 ECTS, 48 HOURS, 3°year, II semester.

Teacher information

The student reception is scheduled at the end of the lesson. Students and undergraduates can still request further meetings by sending an email to address cleto.corposanto@unicz.it.

Course Description

The aim is to describe and analyze the multiple connections between subjectivity, social dimensions and health. In particular, reference will be made to the main sociological theories on health / disease – starting from the bio / psycho / social Triad -, nutrition and its role in health processes and the approach of narrative medicine as a path that favors the relationship doctor-patient in the care agreement.

Program

The program will be divided into 3 macro areas, namely:

• Theories of sociology of health
• Nutrition, health and lifestyles
• Narrative medicine

Preparation for the exam requires a study of approximately 150 hours in addition to the 48 hours of lessons held in the classroom.

Teaching methods used

Lectures, seminars, exercises, cooperative learning, case studies.

Learning resources

• Maturo A., Sociologia della malattia. Un’introduzione, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2007
• Corposanto C. – De Francesco V., Le relazioni alimentari. Sociologia e cibo: storia, culture, significati, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2016
• Charon R., Medicina narrativa, Raffaello Cortina editore, Milano 2019

Mode of attendance

The methods are indicated in Article 8 of the University’s Didactic Regulations.

Method of assessment

The general procedures are indicated in the University teaching regulations in Article 22 available at the link http://www.unicz.it/pdf/regolazione_didattico_ateneo_dr681.pdf

The final exam will be carried out with an oral interview.