This course's unique focus is on aging and the humanities--literature, history, philosophy, art, drama--have contributed to the experience of growing old. Students will explore myths, folk tales, films, historical overviews, philosophical arguments, poetry, stories, artwork and artists, and other works to examine how aging is portrayed and experienced. 3 credits.
IDS-562: Life/Aging and Humanities
Department
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture