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Anthropology of Death

Course #: ANTH 372, Class #: 7042, Section #: 01

Description

Although human mortality occurs in all societies, it is understood and defined differently within various settings. This course examines how culture influences the way people respond to the fact of death. Key themes include: the analysis of funeral rituals; religion and art in relation to death; cultural dimensions of mourning; and the relationship between social organization and death.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing

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