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John Peter Richardson
B CUSP 189
Bothell Campus
Introduces the concepts of ritual, myth, symbols, and the construction of meaning in fields such as psychology, anthropology, performance studies, theater, and religions studies, focusing on the formation of rituals and their functions in different social contexts. Offered: WSp.
Class description
This class will explore the continuing influence of myth and ritual in the Northwest. This class will introduce you to the history of studying myth and ritual while demonstrating how myth and ritual are living forces that shape how we perceive and act. Student research through on-site fieldwork, using the methods of applied anthropology, will be a component of this class.
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