Magic, Witchcraft and Religion Online Class (Anth 135)
Fall 2018 – * Updated 8/14 – exam dates
Welcome to the online Anth 135 page! Thank you for your interest in this online course. Here is some general information about this course (section #70562).
Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to the anthropological view of the relationships between magic and religion as expressed in rituals, myths, and art is explored through a survey of the less formal or minor religious systems of the world. Click here for catalog and SLO information.
* Students should be aware that this is not a course that promotes a particular religious or spiritual belief. We will not discuss whether a religion is true or false. The focus will be on critically exploring different religious beliefs and practices with as little judgment as possible.
Text Requirements
There is one required text to purchase:
- Stein, Rebecca L. and Philip L. Stein. 2011. The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780205718115. Click here to view the book.
Course Requirements
*To take this online course you need to have regular access to a reliable computer(s) and also have a backup in case problems arise.
**This course requires you to come to the main Palomar campus in San Marcos to take three exams during the semester.
The exams will be administered at the STAR Tutoring/ Proctoring Center located on the first floor of the library at the main campus. A photo ID, scantron, and a #2 pencil will be needed for each exam. Please note that I cannot make any exceptions to this policy of taking exams on the main campus, and any exceptions to the various dates that exams will be administered. Each exam will be available for at least four days (including Saturday). You can select which day to take it; however, I recommend taking the exam the first two days it is offered.
Exam #1 dates are the following: Wednesday, September 26; Thursday, September 27; (Friday is a holiday ),*Saturday, September 29; and Monday, October 1.
Exam #2 dates are the following: Wednesday, October 31; Thursday, November 1; Friday, November 2; Saturday, November 3; and Monday, November 5.
Exam #3 dates are the following: Monday, December 10; Tuesday, December 11; Wednesday, December 12; Thursday, December 13; Friday, December 14; and Saturday, December 15.
* Attending a religious/ritual activity will be required in the course. (You will select religion and date of participation.)
General Course Work
The general course work will consist of the following: (1) weekly readings from the texts and articles posted on Canvas, (2) weekly timed online quizzes, (3) regular discussion board forums, and (4) approximately five film assignments (watching a film and answering questions).
There is no orientation meeting; however, students will need to post an introductory discussion post by Friday, August 24 by 9:00pm as a form of attendance. Courtesy reminder emails will be sent one week prior to the beginning of the semester.
Adding/Crashing the Course
If you are on a waitlist and/or would like to add the class, please send me an email by Monday, August 20.
Accessing the Course
If you are enrolled, you should be able to access this online course by Monday, August 20. I will send an e-mail notifying you when the course is available.
Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to working with you this fall semester.
Have a wonderful day.
Anne-Marie Mobilia
