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General Course Info

General Course Info
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General Course Info 37898  
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    Zoom Webinar Registration Link Zoom Webinar Registration Link
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Week 1: Introductory Class (9/4)

Week 1: Introductory Class (9/4)
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Week 1: Introductory Class (9/4) 37899  

Week 2: What is a Pandemic? (9/11)

Week 2: What is a Pandemic? (9/11)
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Week 2: What is a Pandemic? (9/11) 37901  
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    Week 2 Week 2
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Earthbeat interview with Sylvia Hood Washington: Earthbeat interview with Sylvia Hood Washington:
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  • Attachment
    Sivaramakrishnan The Return of Epidemics.pdf Sivaramakrishnan The Return of Epidemics.pdf
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    What is an epidemic_Rosenberg.pdf What is an epidemic_Rosenberg.pdf
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    Week 2 Discussion Week 2 Discussion
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Week 3: Race and Pandemics (9/18)

Week 3: Race and Pandemics (9/18)
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Week 3: Race and Pandemics (9/18) 37902  
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    Week 3 Week 3
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Kathryn Olivarius, “The Dangerous History of Immunoprivilege”, New York Times, 12 April 2020 Kathryn Olivarius, “The Dangerous History of Immunoprivilege”, New York Times, 12 April 2020
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    An Anthropologist's Perspective on Covid-19, Q&A with Prof. Adia Benton An Anthropologist's Perspective on Covid-19, Q&A with Prof. Adia Benton
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    Also suggested reading: Schlabach, Influenza & Jim Crow Public Health Policies. 1917-1921 (2019) Also suggested reading: Schlabach, Influenza & Jim Crow Public Health Policies. 1917-1921 (2019)
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  • Discussion Topic
    Week 3 Discussion Week 3 Discussion
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No Class Week 4 (9/25)

No Class Week 4 (9/25)
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No Class Week 4 (9/25) 37903  

Week 5: Cities and Plagues (10/2)

Week 5: Cities and Plagues (10/2)
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Week 5: Cities and Plagues (10/2) 37904  
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    Week 5 Week 5
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Suggested reading: Cindy Ermus - Perspective The danger of prioritizing politics Suggested reading: Cindy Ermus - Perspective The danger of prioritizing politics
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    Sasha von Oldershausan, “Is it Time for Americans to Embrace the Bidet?,” New York Times, 1 April 2020 Sasha von Oldershausan, “Is it Time for Americans to Embrace the Bidet?,” New York Times, 1 April 2020
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
  • Discussion Topic
    Week 5 Discussion Week 5 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 6: Immigration and Contagion (10/9)

Week 6: Immigration and Contagion (10/9)
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Week 6: Immigration and Contagion (10/9) 37909  
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    Week 6 Week 6
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Review of Nayan Shah, "Contagious Divides" Review of Nayan Shah, "Contagious Divides"
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    Before ‘Chinese Virus,’ There Was ‘Mexican Disease’ in L.A.: Remembering the Burning of the City’s ‘Mexican Village’ in 1924 Before ‘Chinese Virus,’ There Was ‘Mexican Disease’ in L.A.: Remembering the Burning of the City’s ‘Mexican Village’ in 1924
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    Week 6 Discussion Week 6 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 7 (10/16)

Week 7 (10/16)
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Week 7 (10/16) 37912  
  • Context Module Sub Header
    No public presentations today. Instead we will hold a class discussion. Please come to class prepared to discuss the presentations so far
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 8: Demography and Biopower (10/23)

Week 8: Demography and Biopower (10/23)
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Week 8: Demography and Biopower (10/23) 37913  
  • Assignment
    Week 8: Christopher Hamlin & Anne McCants - click here to read Week 8: Christopher Hamlin & Anne McCants - click here to read
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    Week 8 Discussion Week 8 Discussion
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Week 9: Public Health, Biopower, and Inequality (10/30)

Week 9: Public Health, Biopower, and Inequality (10/30)
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Week 9: Public Health, Biopower, and Inequality (10/30) 37914  
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    Week 9 Week 9
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Week 9 Discussion Week 9 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 10 (11/6)

Week 10 (11/6)
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Week 10 (11/6) 37915  
  • Context Module Sub Header
    No public presentations today. Instead we will hold a class discussion. Please come to class prepared to discuss the presentations so far
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 11: Plants and Plagues (11/13)

Week 11: Plants and Plagues (11/13)
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Week 11: Plants and Plagues (11/13) 37916  
  • Assignment
    Week 11 Week 11
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Week 11 Discussion Week 11 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

Week 12: Sovereignties, Plagues, and Policing (11/20)

Week 12: Sovereignties, Plagues, and Policing (11/20)
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Week 12: Sovereignties, Plagues, and Policing (11/20) 37917  
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    Week 12 Week 12
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
  • Discussion Topic
    Week 12 Discussion Week 12 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete

No Class Week 13 (11/27)

No Class Week 13 (11/27)
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No Class Week 13 (11/27) 37918  

Week 14: Premodern Pandemics (12/4)

Week 14: Premodern Pandemics (12/4)
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Week 14: Premodern Pandemics (12/4) 37919  
  • Assignment
    Week 14 Week 14
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Suggested reading: COVID-19 impact: The history of plague and contagion (interview with Nükhet Varlik) Suggested reading: COVID-19 impact: The history of plague and contagion (interview with Nükhet Varlik)
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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    Suggested reading: Caroline Wazer, “ The Plagues That Might Have Brought Down the Roman Empire,” The Atlantic, March 16, 2016 Suggested reading: Caroline Wazer, “ The Plagues That Might Have Brought Down the Roman Empire,” The Atlantic, March 16, 2016
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
  • Discussion Topic
    Week 14 Discussion Week 14 Discussion
    Score at least   Must score at least   to complete this module item Scored at least   Module item has been completed by scoring at least   View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
 
minimum score must view must submit must contribute