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Overview
As an educational and cultural platform, this Curanderismo - Global and Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of New Mexico share a number of traditional global perspectives.
Learners will not become certified traditional healers at the completion of this course but will be able apply basic principles or traditional medicine for health and illnesses.
They will become familiar specifically with African traditional medicine from Uganda, African healing through music from Gabon, Afro-Cuban and Afro Puerto-Rican healing techniques, medicinal plants for women, Native American feather healing and other topics.
What Will You Learn
- Examine Curanderismo in Latin America, Southwestern United States, Africa, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Peru, as well as the Mayan and Native American views.
- Recognize the contributions of the famous Mexican healer Niño Fidencio and how his healing methods have been influenced by healers like Chenchito.
- Discuss the influences of traditional medicine from indigenous beliefs, rituals & herbal medications.
- Explain how traditional medicine has been valued throughout the generations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- El Ultimo Chenchito, The Last Of The Fidencista Healers
- African Traditional Medicine & African Healing Through Music
- Afro-latino Healing Through Music And Dance & Afro-cuban Healing Techniques
- Afro-puerto Rican Healing Modalities & Sacred Tobacco Of Peru/medicinal Plants For Women
- Native American Feather Healing & Mayan Acupuncture
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No prior experience required
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.
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