Dr. Heather Claussen, FALL 2009
Section 64997, M/W 11:10-12:40, Spring 2010, Room 435

Office Hours:
Mondays 12:50 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Rm 429 C;
Thursdays 5:30- 6:00 p.m., 9:10-9:55 p.m., Rm 431
AND BY APPOINTMENT

Office Voice Mail: 477-3700 x 1601

E-mail: hlclaussen@yahoo.com (please CLEARLY identify yourself as a student if you e-mail...thanks!)

WWW: http://www.cabrillo.edu/~hclaussen/courses.html
Blackboard: https://online.cabrillo.edu/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct

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Required Texts:

Farrer, Claire R.  1994. Thunder Rides a Black Horse. 2nd ed. 
    Prospect Heights: Waveland Press, Inc.

Myers, James E. and Pamela A. Moro, eds.  2010. Magic,
    Witchcraft, and Religion: An Anthropological Study of the Supernatural. 
    8th ed. Mountain View: Mayfield Publishing Company

Lewis, William F.  1993. Soul Rebels: The Rastafari. Prospect Heights:   
    Waveland Press, Inc.

*additional required readings, as listed on the syllabus, will be distributed via Blackboard 
     and/or in class.
*some readings will be RECOMMENDED but not required, marked (REC).
*copies of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion are ON RESERVE in the Cabrillo library.

Class Participation/Attendance:

    I expect active student participation in class discussions, and I would encourage everyone to freely ask questions, provide feedback, and otherwise contribute to our in-class coursework.  I also expect students to attend class on time, having completed required readings/assignments beforehand. I will hold you responsible for all course material--so get good notes from other students if you miss class.  Be aware that more than two absences, as well as excessive and recurrent tardiness, will impact your ability to fully participate in our required in-class exercises and discussions, thereby resulting in loss of points.

Coursework:

    You will be responsible for:
a) a short self-reflexive essay (see attached assignment)
b) a term paper involving some form of participatory/experiential research, and a presentation on your research
c) a class midterm AND final exam—both essay format, both take-home. 
d) in-class exercises

Any material turned in late will be docked 10% PER WEEK LATE, and I will not accept assignments more than two weeks past their due date except under extraordinary circumstances.

   Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity.  Cheating or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action, possibly including recommendation for dismissal.  Papers may be turned in to TURN IT IN.COM or other plagiarism detection services. According to Cabrillo College Writing Center guidelines, “(p)lagiarism is loosely defined as the use of another person's words or ideas without giving any credit or making any acknowledgment of the original source. This is true for both written texts (essays, articles, books, web pages, etc.) and for spoken language (speeches, lectures, interviews, etc.).” All sources used must be properly documented (see reference guidelines, and ASK ME FOR HELP IF YOU AREN’T SURE HOW TO DOCUMENT YOUR SOURCES!)

Special Accommodations:

    Many of you may need special accommodations, whether due to disabilities, language difficulties, or other conditions.  I am very willing to work with you in order to help create a more positive learning experience.  However, I do need some advance notice in order to accommodate students with special needs; if you have special needs, please inform me of your situation within the first two weeks of class.  If you need assistance with an accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Services, Room 810, 479-6379, or Learning Skills Program, Room 1073, 479-6220.