PHI 224 - Death,Dying and Society:A Life Crises Management Issue

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Death and dying will be viewed from the perspectives of a variety of academic disciplines and applied fi elds. Th e course will deal with the dying process: the diff erent cultural practices and beliefs related to this process; its impact on the individual and his or her family, particularly in the areas of grief, mourning and restructuring of the family; and it will examine the ways diff erent occupational groups are routinely involved with death and dying and the methods they evolve to manage it for others and cope with it themselves. Th e course will also explore diff erent types of death, death at diff erent periods in the life cycle, euthanasia, abortion and ethical, religious existential issues related to death and dying. Th e course will be multidisciplinary. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and an introductory course in sociology, anthropology, philosophy, or psychology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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