ALLH 3341 - Death and Dying

Institution:

Fairmont State University

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Description:

This course analyzes the impact of complex social change on death, humanity’s most enduring mystery and most powerful taboo topic. Included are the study of past circumstances and future possibilities; death and dying from individual, family, and social/cultural perspectives; and examination of the concept from the perspectives of diverse academic disciplines, from history and sociology through medicine and psychology to literature and ethics. Also included are such controversial topics as life after death, care of the dying patient, funerals, and moral and ethical dilemmas. Fall Semester only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fairmontstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 367-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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