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Lecturer(s)
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Elbel Martin, doc. Mgr. M.A., Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction Magic, religion and science (Mauss) Holy wizards and Church magic (Gentilcore) Occult philosophy and Renaissance Magi (Yates) The possessed of Loudun (de Certau) Demonological debates (Caro Baroja) Theory a practice of witchcraft: The magistrates (Clark) Theory a practice of witchcraft: The bewitched (Sharp) Theory a practice of witchcraft: The witch (Briggs) Gender and witchcraft Epilogue: vampirism, folklore, revivals
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Homework for Teaching
- 50 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 50 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 18 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 7 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The seminar concerns witchhunts in Europe in the 15th ? 18th centuries. These will be examined in the wider context of the than imagination about the enchanted world. As the base for each seminar, the given texts will be used.
Student is able to see the phenomena of witchcraft from diverse points of view.
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Prerequisites
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Students should be able to read the texts in English language.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Essay, Student performance
Presence in the lessons, reading of the assigned texts, essay.
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Recommended literature
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Mauss, Marcel . (1972). 'The elements of magic: The magician.'. London, A General Theory of Magic.
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