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 or ANTH 201; FAIR 413E or ANTH 424 recommended.

Credits: 5
Grade Mode: S/U