In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum
200
words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum
75
words).
After you have reviewed the
Assignment Details
below, click the
Discussion Board
link under the
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heading above to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
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Assignment Details
In the United States, “witches” take many formsâ€â€from the caricatures at Halloween, to Wiccans, to comic book characters. You have found from your readings that witchcraft is common to cultures throughout history and across the globe.
Some have suggested that witchcraft and the threat of being cursed keeps members of society in line. Others have argued that a belief in witchcraft is a kind of delusion or sickness.
For this discussion, focus on the following:
Compare how witchcraft has been viewed historically in the United States and in Europe. What purpose have these beliefs served?
Compare and contrast the typical Western European version of witchcraft with one of the following non-Western versions of witchcraft by reviewing these resource links on witchcraft:
Witchcraft
Witches and Witchcraft
Witchcraft and Sorcery
What purpose do the beliefs serve in the contrasting society’s view of witchcraft that you selected above?
For additional assistance with this assignment,
click this resource link
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References
Coffey, J. R. (2017, December 14).
Witches and witchcraft: A cross-cultural perspective
. Retrieved from
https://spirituality.knoji.com/witches-and-their-c…
Encyclopædia Britannica (2016, August 22). Witchcraft. Retrieved from
https://www.britannica.com/topic/witchcraft/The-wi…
Traditions of Conflict. (2018, July 6).
The social dynamics of sorcery
[Blog post]. Retrieved from
https://traditionsofconflict.com/blog/2018/7/6/the…
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
First post
: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Second and third post
: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to Content
: At least 1 post must refer to course learning materials. See the
Academic Resource on Discussion Boards
for help with connecting to the content.
Engaging in Class Discussions
: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the
Academic Resource on Discussion Boards
.
Assignment Criteria
Proficient
Descriptor
Points
Quality of Main Post
27 Points Total
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements
Responds
completely
to all of parts of discussion question. (7 points)
Communicates content information
accurately
and/or
logically
(7 points)
Delivers a
thoughtful
response demonstrating insights and reflections (7 points)
Connects to both key
content concepts
and personal experiences (6 points)
/27 pts.
Response to Peers
24 Points Total
• Responds to a minimum of
2 peers
. (12 points per response)
Substantive
response (6 points)
Furthers
the conversation with peers. Examples could include: (6 points)
Provides additional resources
Connects to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/24 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
4 Points Total
At least
one
post
refers to
course learning resources.
/4 pts.
Professional Writing
5 Points Total
Response is
well-organized
,
clear
and
free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and
respect
for others.
/5 pts.
Total
/60 pts.
