HMSV1190 — Death and Dying
3 Credit(s) Course Description : This course will focus on why and how people experience loss, death and grief. We will investigate the ideas of Kubler-Ross and others and expand our exploration to include the Eastern and Judeo-Christian perspectives. In addition, we will consider a variety of sources of grief (death, divorce, alcoholism, birth of a handicapped child, life-threatening illnesses, etc.) and how people react to such events 3 Lecture Hour(s); Required To accept death and loss as natural parts of one’s life. Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 2. To explore the meanings of loss, death, and grief in a cultural and spiritual/religious framework Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 3. To discuss the various interpretations of the death state. Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 4. To discuss his/her own personal orientation to death and loss. Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 5. To describe the death system, i.e., how society responds to death and loss. Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 6. To discuss how people view and experience dying. Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester 7. To explain the elements or phases of the grieving process. Exams, written assignments, and class acti