— Death and Dying

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Presents issues of death, dying and bereavement, as well as moral and conceptual issues that deal with the meaning and place of death in life. Topics covered will include: American attitudes toward death and dying; changing patterns of death encounters; features of the American death system including funerals and hospice; cultural differences within American society; coping with dying; life cycle issues; death related law; euthanasia and suicide. Offered: Spring Transfer: TM Prerequisites: COM 0990 .