Cultural Thanatology (formerly CL-CETH102)
Course Information
Students will explore how cultural patterns and beliefs influence global perspectives on illness, dying, death and grief. Students will learn about a variety of different cultures, religions, spiritual practices, and traditions relating to death, dying, ang grief, to develop respect for the diversity of cultural practices both locally and globally. Students will also explore the importance of cultural awareness and humility when providing care for the dying, dead and bereaved.
Intake W26 SEM
Start Date Jan 13 / 2026
End Date Apr 21 / 2026
Prerequisite(s):
CETH100 Introduction to Thanatology, DU-SOCI1288, Diversity and Cultural Humility, or similar is an asset.
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
CN-CEB067
Host college code:
CL-CETH112
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not CN-ENL001). For details visit Canadore College’s website.
Contact
Catherine Priddle
Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext. 5601
Email : Catherine.Priddle@canadorecollege.ca
100 College DriveNorth Bay, ON
P1B 8K9
Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext 5601
Toll Free : 1-800-519-3534
Fax : (705) 472-7169