SOC 230 THE SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH & DYING

An examination of death and dying as personal and societal issues. Death will be examined from a lifespan perspective, with emphasis on how life is enhanced through knowledge of death. Course participants are assumed to have a desire to understand better what death means to people growing up within today's society; a willingness to confront their personal concerns and fears about dying; and an interest in helping others cope more effectively with loss, grief, and bereavement.