Course Description Cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different Course Catalog Description: stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon survivors. Additional Course Information: This course provides students with opportunities to explore different perspectives and realities focused on experiences of death, dying and bereavement. We will examine the cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members and society. This course will cover sociological, psychological, anthropological, historical, ethical viewpoints along with exploration of our own reactions to death, dying and bereavement. We will examine death and dying from the points of view of dying persons, their families and friends, and human services providers, as well as policy makers. Course Objectives By the end of the semester, students should be able to: Articulate different perspectives (sociological, psychological, historical, cultural, ethical) of death dying and bereavement. Identify micro and macro level factors that have influenced death encounters and death attitudes in our society. Explain how the experience of death, dying and bereavement is different and/or similar at different stages in the life cycle. Identify relevant theories and models explaining the effect of death upon surviving family members. Reflect on own cognitive, affective, behavioral, and valuational reaction to death one’s and dying and bereavement. Course Outline Module Dates Module 1: Course Orientation and Introductions Jan 16 Jan 21 – Module 2: Defining Death, Dying and Bereavement Jan 22 Feb 4 – Module 3: Coping with Death and Dying and Grieving Processes Feb 5 Feb 25 – Module 4: Cultural Rituals and Practices Feb 26 March 10 – SPRING RECESS March 11-17 Module 5: Death and the Life Cycle March 18 April 1 – Module 6: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death and Dying I April 2 April 15 – Module 7: Life and Living April 16 April 29 – Note: Spring Recess is March 11th 17th – Course Requirements and Grading An online course requires discipline, self-motivation, collaboration, and organization. Although there is greater flexibility for you complete your work in an online course than there is in “when” a face-to-face course, there are specific due dates throughout the semester. You should expect
Course Description Course Catalog Description: Cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon survivors. Additional Course Information: This course provides students with opportunities to explore different perspectives and realities focused on experiences of death, dying and bereavement. We will examine the cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members and society. This course will cover sociological, psychological, anthropological, historical, ethical viewpoints along with exploration of our own reactions to death, dying and bereavement. We will examine death and dying from the points of view of dying persons, their families and friends, and human services providers, as well as policy makers. Course Objectives By the end of the semester, students should be able to: Articulate different perspectives (sociological, psychological, historical, cultural, ethical) of death dying and bereavement. Identify micro and macro level factors that have influenced death encounters and death attitudes in our society. Explain how the experience of death, dying and bereavement is different and/or similar at different stages in the life cycle. Identify relevant theories and models explaining the effect of death upon surviving family members. Reflect on one’s own cognitive, affective, behavioral, and valuational reaction to death and dying and bereavement. Course Outline Module Dates Module 1: Course Orientation and Introductions Jan 16 – Jan 21 Module 2: Defining Death, Dying and Bereavement Jan 22 – Feb 4 Module 3: Coping with Death and Dying and Grieving Processes Feb 5 – Feb 25 Module 4: Cultural Rituals and Practices Feb 26 – March 10 SPRING RECESS March 11-17 Module 5: Death and the Life Cycle March 18 – April 1 Module 6: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death and Dying I April 2 – April 15 Module 7: Life and Living April 16 – April 29 Note: Spring Recess is March 11th – 17th Course Requirements and Grading An online course requires discipline, self-motivation, collaboration, and organization. Although there is greater flexibility for “when” you complete your work in an online course than there is in a face-to-face course, there are specific due dates throughout the semester. You should expect