MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV 1190 Death and Dying

D.	Course Coordinator: Molly McCue, MSW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying

Author(s): DeSpelder, Strickland

Copyright Year: 2015

Edition: 10th

ISBN: 9781308528146

I.	Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:	None

J.	Course Description: This course will focus on why and how people experience loss, death and grief. We will investigate the ideas of Kubler-Ross and others and expand our exploration to include the Eastern and Judeo-Christian perspectives. In addition, we will consider a variety of sources of grief (death, divorce, alcoholism, birth of a handicapped child, life-threatening illnesses, etc.) and how people react to such events.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met All listed assignments are graded
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Cultural Perspective Project; week 5; Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
To accept death and loss as natural parts of one's life.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To explore the meanings of loss, death, and grief in a cultural and spiritual/religious framework	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To discuss the various interpretations of the death state.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To discuss his/her own personal orientation to death and loss.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To describe the death system, i.e., how society responds to death and loss.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To discuss how people view and experience dying.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To explain the elements or phases of the grieving process.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To compare one's attitude toward death and one's attitude toward life.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester
To investigate how grief and healing can occur.	Exams, written assignments, and class activities – regularly throughout the semester

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Activity/Assignments
Week 1	Introduction to Course and Each Other Attitudes Toward Death
Week 2	Sociocultural Influences
Week 3	Cultural and Historical Perspectives with Death
Week 4	Life After Death-After Life
Week 5	Organ Donation
Week 6	Epitaph
Week 7	Grief Process
Week 8	How to Help Others With Grieving
Week 9	Children’s Grief
Week 10	Care of the Dying
Week 11	Hospice
Week 12	Living with a Life-Threatening Illness
Week 13	Last Rites-Funerals
Week 14	End-of-Life Decisions
Week 15	Suicide

N.	Course Assignments:

Assigned Readings

In Class Activities

In Class Speakers

Out of Class Educational Experiences During Class Time

Reaction Papers

Journal Summaries

Cultural Perspective Project

Exams

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

Cultural Perspective Project 20%

Exams (3 total, 10 points each) 30%

Reaction Papers (8 total) 20%

Journal Summaries (3 total) 20%

Attendance/Participation 10%

Total 100%

Q.	Examination Policy:

Missed exams can be rescheduled with proper documentation. Arrangements to make-up the exam must be initiated by the student and will be made with the instructor. The instructor will arrange the make-up exam either through the college make-up exam service, during office hours or another arranged day and time.

Exams missed without proper documentation will be evaluated on a case by case basis at the instructor’s discretion. Make-up exams to be scheduled with instructor based on instructor’s schedule or through the make-up exam service. A 10% grade reduction will be applied to late exams.

The Cultural Perspective Project and Journal Summaries are due in class on the scheduled due date. If these are turned in late it will result in a 10% point reduction on the grade. They will not be accepted seven (7) days past the original due date without proper validating documentation. Reaction Papers must be turned in on the scheduled due date and will not be accepted past the due date.

R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

Both attendance and participation is a mandatory tool for learning. Attendance and participation in class discussion/activities is expected. If the student has an emergency or other issue contact the instructor. If

the student misses class, they are responsible for the topics discussed that day and for securing all handouts, notes and for completing assignments as scheduled.

Attendance and participation is worth 10% of final grade. Points will be deducted after three (3) class absences, regardless of student circumstances, if the class meets twice a week. Points will be deducted after two (2) class absences, regardless of student circumstances, if the class meets once a week.

S.	Classroom Expectations:

Arrive on time

Be prepared

Be respectful of others (instructor, speakers, classmates) during discussions in class

Give full attention to whoever is speaking

Maintain confidentiality as students share personal information

Remain open to diversity

No use of phone - answering calls or texting during class. Please keep phone on vibrate

8. Food and drinks will be allowed. Please be aware of smell, noise and distraction to others

T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3