ANTH 300Y - Paranormal in Utah and Beyond

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course looks at paranormal phenomena through the lens of anthropology both within American culture and cross-culturally. It includes the study of how they function in societies to reduce conflict, explain the unexplainable, promote the status quo, and demonize "the other." Students also learn about various scientific investigations into paranormal activity. The paranormal in this course covers a wide array of topics which include spiritual entities such as ghosts, demonology, extraterrestrials, psychic abilities, cryptids, and magic, to name only a few.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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