3 credits This course focuses on how we conceptualize and give meaning to death in autobiography, fiction, history and film. The death of the individual is considered from a variety of cultural and historical perspectives. The question of what constitutes good death and bad death is explored in the context of “horrendous death” - modern war, the Holocaust, nuclear winter, and AIDS. The dynamics of loss and grieving will be of value to both those who work with clients who are dying or suffering loss and those seeking to examine personal experiences or values. Reference Code: ACC: “W” course. Prerequisite: EN 102.
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