SCSK 581: Arts & Medicine

The arts (e.g., literature, films) can contribute to whole person understanding (i.e., a particular individual) by insight into common patterns of response (common or shared human experience), into individual difference or uniqueness and/ or enrichment of language and thought (Anne Scott, 2000). The tools to our disposal are reading, observation, description, perception, discussion, critical thinking, communication skills and creative expression. Through literature, observation of artworks aided by visual thinking strategy (VTS), watching films, involvement with improv, modalities in NLP, and reflection the student will explore their inner self compare, share, and communicate.