Instructor(s)
Prof. James Howe
MIT Course Number
21A.211
As Taught In
Fall 2003
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Description
Spiritual, magical, and "occult" aspects of human behavior in anthropological and historical perspective: magic, ritual curing, trance, spirit possession, sorcery, and accusations of witchcraft. Material drawn from traditional nonwestern societies, medieval and early modern Europe, and colonial and contemporary North America.