Death and Dying

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Explores how diverse cultures and societies perceive, ritualize and respond to death, with a focus on the influence of global power dynamics, colonial histories and economic systems. Provides a critical lens on topics such as the impact of death on families, healthcare systems, religious institutions, military and humanitarian interventions and reconciliation efforts by using sociological theories, cross-cultural perspectives and ethical debates on issues like euthanasia, medically assisted dying, end-of-life care and notions of “a good death.”