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The Power of Illness Narratives in ENGL 264/ANTH 272

“Whether ill people want to tell stories or not, illness calls for stories” — Arthur Frank, The Wounded Storyteller.  Frank’s assertion that illness calls for stories captures the central mission of ANTH 272/ENGL 264: Healing in Ethnography and Literature, a … Read more

Discovering my Passions for the Health Humanities in ENGL 71H: Healers and Patients

When reflecting on my freshman year at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, ENGL 71H was easily my academic highlight. Entitled “Healers and Patients,” Dr. Kym Weed’s first year seminar takes a deep dive into the relationships individuals form with … Read more