ANTH 203 - The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, And Religion

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Cerritos College

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Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higheThis course is a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in primarily nonwestern societies. Emphasis is on understanding beliefs and rituals involved in animism, individualistic cults, shamanism, totemism, ancestor worship and witchcraft within their social contexts and within the larger scope of religion and human life. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.cerritos.edu

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(562) 860-2451

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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