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This course introduces students to the emerging field of arts in health research, examining the intersection of creative arts and expression with public health research. This course will discuss various arts-based methods employed by researchers to engage participants throughout the research process. The types of settings and public health topics where these approaches are applied will be examined, focusing on how they can deepen our understanding of health experiences. This course will discuss relevant concepts and theories in arts-based research, with attention to power, positionality, and reflexivity. Students will be encouraged to use their subjective lens to explore public health topics. Through participatory discussions and hands-on activities, students will build upon their knowledge of public health issues, utilize their creativity, and develop their arts-based research skills. This is a Gordis Teaching Fellowship course. Priority registration is given to Public Health Studies majors. Other students will be permitted to register as space allows.