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Witches & Witch-Hunts

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.		 McCormack M02-0214 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0214
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

From the Salem witch trials to Harry Potter, witchcraft has been of fundamental concern to virtually all societies and cultures. This course examines the figure of the witch, beliefs in witchcraft, and historical waves of persecution from a global perspective. By putting historical events in conversation with works of world media, we will deepen our understanding of witchcraft as a universal cultural phenomenon. All readings are in English.  

Prerequisites

ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits Degree Students Only Students may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

McCormack M02-0214

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Sonya Andersen

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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