SW 465 Grief and Loss in a Politicized World

This course provides an overview of death, dying, loss, grief, and bereavement from a personal and political perspective. We will explore grief as activism to advance healing and transformation on personal and societal levels. Historical and current examples of grief used in political action will be studied, drawing on social movements advancing racial justice, environmental justice, and queer LGBTQIA+ liberation.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 465

Prerequisite

SW 101 or SOC 101 or PSY 101 or instructor permission