Academic Calendar - 2025

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History 4218F/G

CITIES OF THE DEAD: CEMETERIES, DEATH, AND MOURNING IN NORTH AMERICA


This seminar explores the history of death, cemeteries, and burials in North America, beginning in 1812. Themes include mourning, memorialization, material culture, gender, spirituality, heritage, tourism, colonialism, repatriation, social justice, and treatment of human remains.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year or above, any module.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: HISTORY