Mental Health and Mental Illness Through Literature and the Arts
GENED 1144
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Description
Mental health experts believe that globally, more than 1 billion people have a mental illness. And yet the biases and misperceptions surrounding mental illness, not to mention the dehumanization, isolation, and abuse in many communities of individuals with a mental illness, remains acute. This course uses literature and the arts to help students learn more about some of the prevalent biases/misperceptions/myths/stigmas against individuals with mental illness and how these biases can be (or in the past have been) ameliorated, ameliorating loneliness and suffering for all.
This course ordinarily counts for premed requirements in writing and literature. Weekly assignments combine readings of literature/film screenings, etc. with a range of secondary sources. For the final project, students have the option of a traditional paper or a creative project. The course will include guest speakers and visits to the Harvard Art Museums and other local resources.
Class Notes
This course has an enrollment cap. Before you can enroll, you will need to submit a petition. If your petition is approved, you will have the opportunity to enroll, should seats be available.
For timely updates and detailed instructions about entering the Gen Ed lottery, please see https://gened.college.harvard.edu/courses/registration-and-lottery/
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
