Novel Coronavirus: Epidemics and Response in the Age of Global Interdependence

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The novel coronavirus outbreak has put public health onto the front pages of newspapers worldwide. However, the daily news cycle is hardly the best way to digest issues that require a contextual understanding of epidemiology, virology, history, sociology, and health humanities. This course will use the outbreak as a starting point for a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary analysis that brings together diverse methodologies to gain a broader understanding of the crisis, its origins, and how to address it. Students will engage in intercultural collaboration and develop skills in problem solving and information literacy through readings, weekly class activities, and a culminating team project. Leading experts from various fields will engage the class in live, interactive participatory sessions. The course will be conducted fully online and will be cross listed between Duke Kunshan University and Duke University, allowing undergraduates from the two institutions to exchange ideas and learn from one another. 001606