The Art of Dying

Catalog Description: “The only certainty is death.” For something we are certain to meet, in the medical profession we spend little time studying death. There is a popular notion in history of dying as an "art," that is, something that can be done well. This elective will examine accounts of dying in literature, visual art and poetry, drawing on the notion of dying as an art, something for which one can prepare and carry out well - the ars moriendi.

Syllabus

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Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: Sessions will take place Tues-Fri mornings in person (possibility to join virtually, with instructor permission)

Direct patient care:  No

Consent Requirement: Open for students to self schedule

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency:  N/A