Death and Dying in Cross-Cultural Perspectives

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Explores cross-cultural variations in human responses to death and dying. Discusses the cultural universal of death from an anthropological perspective as experienced and processed by cultures and individuals in different regions of the world. Covers the history and development of contemporary U.S. views on mortality and health. Recommended: Introductory course in Anthropology or Sociology. Prerequisite: ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Social Sciences/SS