Course Description
Course Name
Sociology of Death
Session: VLNF3423
Hours & Credits
20 UK Credits
Prerequisites & Language Level
Prerequisite(s): 100 credits at HE1, including compulsory HE1 set in Sociology or a cognate subject
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Overview
Assessment: critical review of a visit to a cemetery/crematorium (1500 words) [20%], essay (3000 words) [80%] [both elements to be attempted]
This module explores the social and cultural dimensions of death and dying in Britain. Topics for consideration will include social settings for the dying, the medicalisation and secularisation of death, funeral customs and practices, the remembrance and memorialisation of the dead and tourism to death related sites. A number of ethical issues such as euthanasia and organ transplantation will also be explored.
This module explores the social and cultural dimensions of death and dying in Britain. Topics for consideration will include social settings for the dying, the medicalisation and secularisation of death, funeral customs and practices, the remembrance and memorialisation of the dead and tourism to death related sites. A number of ethical issues such as euthanasia and organ transplantation will also be explored.
*Course content subject to change