FAIR 419F - Cross-Cultural Shamanism

Cross-cultural comparison of the roles, recruitment, techniques and performances of shamans, those ceremonial practitioners who move in a state of ecstasy between various spiritual realms. The relationships between healing, magic, sorcery and alternative states of consciousness in cultural context. S/U grading.

Prerequisites & Notes: FAIR 203A and either ANTH 201 or a course in cross-cultural studies, or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U