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 W27 SEM
Start Date Jan 12 / 2027
End Date Apr 20 / 2027
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:
LA-CSCP1322
Host college code:
CL-CETH112
How to register
You can register in-person or on-line. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENG-1113–not LA-ENG-1113).