phe3ddg introduction to death, dying and grief
INTRODUCTION TO DEATH, DYING AND GRIEF
PHE3DDG
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are given the opportunity to explore the social, cultural and historical factors that are the context of contemporary beliefs and practices concerning death, dying and grief. Particular attention is paid to the experiences of dying and grieving people, their caregivers and the responses made to them by Australian health services. The aim is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the social and cultural contexts surrounding death in ways that will influence their personal and professional development.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLindsay Carey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Special conditionsOffered subject to sufficient enrolments.
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLindsay Carey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar presentation (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual seminar paper (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective journal (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Lossography Paper (750 word equivalent)A 'lossography' is an essay that details the death and loss events in your life, along with your present understanding of how each experience has influenced your attitudes and beliefs. Detailed instructions will be provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |