HIST 11900 US History: The History of Death and Mourning

GE-Human Culture: US History/Government They say that death is the great equalizer. But what do our approaches to death say about our history? How do war, religion, urbanization, and industrialization intersect in the "cities of the dead"? You will explore the ways Americans have commemorated and thought about cemeteries and mourning practices to better understand the history of the United States.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 15000 or placement in ENGL 15000 or EPP 15000 or placement in EPP 15000.