1. To define various social structures.
2. To become acquainted with the diversity of death-related rituals and beliefs found in various cultures.
3. To assess the correspondences among various cultures relative to death-related rituals and beliefs.
4. To describe the historical changes in death-related beliefs and practices in Western culture.
5. To recognize cultural diversity within the United States.
6. To analyze the impact of various beliefs and practices and to assess their value for survivors.
7. To assess the contributions of subcultures in understanding contemporary death customs and attitudes with particular attention to the cultural diversity of Hawaii.
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