Healers, health care and hospitals from the Romans to the late 20th Century
The course examines the development of healers (doctors, nurses, midwives, and others), health care and hospitals in Britain between the early medieval period and the late 20th Century.
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The course will explore how healers, health care, and hospitals developed over time, how advances were made and the impact and limitations of these developments.
What will we cover?
Monasteries, physicians and apothecaries in the medieval period c.1100-1450
A medical renaissance? Healers and hospitals in the early modern era c.1450-1750
Breakthrough: the impact of science on healers and hospitals c.1750-1880
A professional revolution? The development of modern health care 1880- 2000
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
have knowledge and understanding of healers, health care and hospitals between the Roman era and the late 20th Century.
Assess key developments and their impact.
Evaluate the key factors that led to change and progress over time
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
An outline course; no previous knowledge required. You are expected to have a good standard of English and engage respectfully with both learners and tutors in class discussions/debates.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be delivered through a mixture of formal tutor input and discussion with student participation encouraged.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Pen and paper for any voluntary note taking. Below is an optional reading list:
David has over twenty years’ experience in secondary schools and higher education. He holds a degree in Economics and History and a MA in History from Oxford Brookes University and has been an active member of the Historical Association (HA) and was recently a member of the People of 1381 Teacher Fellowship programme. He has also presented at history education conferences in Europe and the USA. His specific area of teaching expertise is post-1945 British political, economic, and social history particularly the 1978-79 Winter of Discontent and the Thatcher governments 1979-1990 but he teaches beyond these topics: British history 1603-1997; Russian history 1881-1990; American history 1865-2008, particularly the struggle for black equality; the use of popular music in history learning; and medicine history, c.1300 to the present day; and migration c. 1700 to the present day. David spends his spare time tending an unruly allotment, purveying homemade jam, and listening to Northern Soul music.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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