This document provides information about an Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft course being offered at Los Angeles Valley College in Fall 2015. It outlines the course objectives, which include explaining concepts like ethnocentrism and cultural relativism and comparing religious phenomena across cultures. The instructor's philosophy values sharing cultures and applying anthropological concepts. Grades will be based on exams, assignments, projects and participation. The text is listed and policies on accommodations, plagiarism and conduct are provided.
This document provides information about an Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft course being offered at Los Angeles Valley College in Fall 2015. It outlines the course objectives, which include explaining concepts like ethnocentrism and cultural relativism and comparing religious phenomena across cultures. The instructor's philosophy values sharing cultures and applying anthropological concepts. Grades will be based on exams, assignments, projects and participation. The text is listed and policies on accommodations, plagiarism and conduct are provided.
This document provides information about an Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft course being offered at Los Angeles Valley College in Fall 2015. It outlines the course objectives, which include explaining concepts like ethnocentrism and cultural relativism and comparing religious phenomena across cultures. The instructor's philosophy values sharing cultures and applying anthropological concepts. Grades will be based on exams, assignments, projects and participation. The text is listed and policies on accommodations, plagiarism and conduct are provided.
This document provides information about an Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft course being offered at Los Angeles Valley College in Fall 2015. It outlines the course objectives, which include explaining concepts like ethnocentrism and cultural relativism and comparing religious phenomena across cultures. The instructor's philosophy values sharing cultures and applying anthropological concepts. Grades will be based on exams, assignments, projects and participation. The text is listed and policies on accommodations, plagiarism and conduct are provided.
Anthropology
of
Religion,
Magic,
and
WitchcraH
is
a
cultural
study
of
dierent
religious
ideas,
mo6va6ons,
and
movements.
This
class
will
focus
on
breaking
down
and
poin6ng
out
our
own
ideas
about
religion
as
well
as
how
we
perceive
other
cultures
that
prac6ce
a
religion
dierent
from
our
own.
Anthropology
121
will
begin
with
simple
concepts
of
religion,
then
moving
onto
more
in
depth
concepts
such
as
myths,
souls,
and
the
aHerlife.
This
course
will
end
with
new
age
religions
and
how
they
inuence
people
today.
Course
Objec6ves
For the Love of Teaching
I became a teacher to encourage
people to learn. This seems like such a simple reason for wanting to teach, -
Explain
the
concepts
of
ethnocentrism
and
however it is true. I was very lucky to have cultural
rela6vism
and
apply
these
concepts
been raised by teacher who shaped my to
understanding
contemporary
social
issues. world view from a young age about the
-
Explain
how
the
terms
culture
and
power of knowledge. As I have grown as a worldview
are
dened
and
used
in
person, I feel the need to pass on this gift of anthropology. knowledge to others while at the same time
-
Explain
and
dieren6ate
between
the
learning from my students. dierent
ways
religion
is
dened
and
between
Ideas about anthropology in theory the
dierent
theore6cal
approaches
to
the
and how I view culture has made me who I study
of
religion. am. Learning about the different methods
-
Explain
the
func6ons
served
by
various
that anthropologist put into practice has religious
phenomena,
both
for
the
individual
provided me with a fundamental philosophy and
society. for how I approach the classroom.
-
Explain
how
religious
phenomena,
such
as
I look at my experience with my the
nature
of
supernatural
beings
and
students as an opportunity to share our witchcraH
beliefs,
reect
the
culture
in
which
cultures and stories throughout the they
are
found. semester. I feel that bringing in real world
-
Explain
and
compare
and
contrast
the
basic
experiences make what we learn more concepts
of
the
class
including
mythology,
applicable. I strive to have my classroom symbolism,
rituals,
specialists,
altered
states,
be a relaxed environment. I want my magic,
divina6on,
supernatural
beings,
and
students to feel like they can discuss the witchcraH. material freely without judgment.
-
Explain
how
and
why
new
religious
. movements
happen.
Upon
successful
comple6on
of
this
course
you
will
be
able
to:
Rome Gyes
Class Text; Stein
and
Stein The
Anthropology
of
Religion,
Magic
and
Witchcra7,
3rd
ed. [ISBN:
978-0-205-71811-5]
Student
Learning
Outcomes:
Student
Learning
Outcomes
(SLOs)
are
faculty-dened
expecta6ons
of
knowledge
and
skills
students
can
demonstrate
as
a
result
of
learning
acquired
in
a
course.
The
SLOs
for
this
course
are
that
you
will
be
able
to
discuss
other
cultures
in
a
non-ethnocentric
manner
and
evaluate
religious
behaviors
using
basic
anthropological
concepts
and
theories
Grades & Useful
Information Grading
Breakdown
&
Useful
Info Your
grade
will
be
based
upon
two
exams
worth
100
points.
In
addi6on
to
these
exams
I
will
give
out
classwork,
homework,
projects
that
will
add
up
to
200
points.
The
last
100
points
of
this
course
will
be
made
up
of
class
par6cipa6on.
Class
par6cipa6on
is
key
to
the
func6oning
of
this
course.
Students
will
be
expected
to
akended
and
have
read
the
assigned
chapters
prior
to
the
class.
90%
-
100%
A
80%
-
89%
B
68%
-
79%
C
60%
-
68%
D
59%
and
below
F Make
up
exams
will
not
be
accepted
without
prior
warning
or
a
doctors
note.
Late
homework
and
projects
will
be
deducted
5
points
per
day
missed.
ACCOMMODATIONS: If
you
are
a
student
with
a
disability
requiring
classroom
accommoda6ons
and
have
not
yet
contacted
Services
for
Students
with
Disabili6es
(SSD),
do
so
in
a
6mely
manner.
SSD
is
located
in
the
Student
Services
Annex,
room
175.
You
can
also
call
SSD
at
(818)
947-2681
or
TTD
(818)
947-2680,
to
meet
with
a
SSD
counselor.
If
SSD
has
already
sent
the
memo
conrming
accommoda6ons
required
for
this
class,
please
meet
with
me
to
discuss
arrangements. PLAGIARISM
AND
STUDENT
CONDUCT
POLICY:
Plagiarism
is
the
use
of
others
words
and/or
ideas
without
clearly
acknowledging
their
source.
When
you
incorporate
those
words
and
ideas
into
your
own
work,
you
must
give
credit
where
credit
is
due.
Plagiarism,
inten6onal
or
uninten6onal,
is
considered
academic
dishonesty
and
is
not
tolerated.
Anyone
found
to
be
plagiarizing
or
chea6ng
on
assignments
or
exams
(e.g.,
copying
or
giving
answers,
using
crib
sheets,
etc.)
will
(1)
receive
a
zero
(fail)
on
the
assignment,
and
(2)
be
referred
to
the
Vice
President
of
Student
Services
for
further
disciplinary
ac6on,
following
due
process.
For
further
informa6on
on
plagiarism,
go
to
the
Wri6ng
Center
website
(www.lavc.edu/ WCweb/plagiarism.html)
and
refer
to
the
STANDARDS
OF
STUDENT
CONDUCT
AND
DISCIPLINARY
ACTION
in
the
current
Schedule
of
Classes
and
Catalog. EXCLUSIONS
AND
DROPS: If
you
have
any
unexplained
absences
during
the
rst
two
weeks
of
the
semester,
you
will
be
excluded
from
the
class
unless
you
inform
me
that
you
wish
to
remain
in
the
class.
The
message
must
be
received
no
later
than
Monday
of
the
third
week
of
class.
It
is
highly
recommended
that
you
make
akendance
a
priority.
Eort
and
par6cipa6on,
which
require
akendance,
may
be
a
considera6on
for
determining
your
nal
grade.
Important
Dates: September
7
Labor
day pq November
11 :
Holliday pq pq November
26
-
29 :
Thanks
Giving sp
December
21 Final
Day
of
Class
Please
note
that
it
is
your
responsibility
to
drop
the
class
if
you
so
wish.
You
may
drop
a
class
at
any
6me
through
Sept.
13th.
The
deadline
to
drop
without
receiving
a
W
is
Nov.
22nd.
If
you
stop
akending
class
and
do
not
ocially
drop
through
the
Admissions
and
Records
Oce,
you
will
receive
a
nal
grade
of
F
in
the
course.
I
reserve
the
right
to
exclude
students
for
excessive
absences.
Links & Website Below are a few websites that will help you find different events throughout Los Angeles. I will also let you know about other upcoming events throughout the semester.
http:// www.thai-la.com/ temple.html
http:// www.ladayofthedead.co m http:// reclaiming la.org/ classesevents/
