ANTH 14 Death and Dying
Using anthropological and historical works, novels and films, the course explores the meaning of death in a variety of cultures. Particular attention is paid to understanding native ideas about the person, emotions, life cycle, and the afterlife, as well as the analysis of mortuary rituals and the experience of the dying and the survivors. The course also offers an anthropological perspective on the development of the modern American ways of dealing with death and dying.
Instructor
Kan
Department-Specific Course Categories
CULT