Nature of Course & Support Resources

This course aims to create a class environment of mutual respect and psychological safety. It is therefore important that students understand, in advance of taking this course on death and dying, that throughout this course they will be challenged (via course materials and assignments) to critically engage with issues tied to death and dying, and issues and topics related to their own mortality, including end-of-life planning.

Given the potentially challenging and sensitive focus of this course, it is important for each student to recognize that they may find some course content emotionally difficult or distressing. It is therefore recommended that students read the syllabus and carefully peruse the course text material and assignments, to determine if this course is right for them. To a limited degree, in consultation with the professor, students may also opt to not fully participate in certain course sessions or not consume particular course content.

For students who decide to take this course, a variety of support resources are available if needed via this link: Support Resources List. They can also be download by clicking on this link: Support Resources List (PDF File).