Death, Dying and the Corpse (L6307A)
Death, Dying and the Corpse
Module L6307A
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of death studies in international perspective
Compare different understandings of death and dying using appropriate
theoretical and conceptual tools
Apply cross cultural understanding on death and the dead to communicate
a comprehensive understanding of the variety of death practices, and their
wider relation to social worlds
Understand and communicate in-depth case studies on death, dying,
and/or dead bodies
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (4000 words) | Autumn Semester Week 11 Thu 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 6 (5 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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