HIST 493B - History of HIV/AIDS

(3 units) CO9, CO13

The course explores the history of HIV/AIDS, particularly in the United States. It addresses developments in medical research, treatment, and care; activism and artistic expression; and the social course of the epidemic.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify major developments, events, and dynamics in the history of HIV/AIDS in the United States, including in the areas of medicine, activism, the arts, and the social course of the epidemic.
2. analyze how the history of HIV/AIDS in the United States has been shaped by broader political dynamics, attitudes toward and regulation of sexuality, and social determinants of health.
3. apply an understanding of the history of HIV/AIDS to analyzing relevant primary sources.
4. analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources both orally and in writing.
5. complete an independent research project in the history of HIV/AIDS and synthesize independent research with assigned course materials.

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