Ghosts, Spirits, and Witches: Supernatural in Southeast Asia

SEASIAN C220 - Ghosts, Spirits, and Witches: Supernatural in Southeast Asia

<p>Lecture, two hours; discussion, one hour. From magical tattoos, tree spirits, and faith healing to angry ghosts and disemboweled flying vampires, exploration of fantastic supernatural world of Southeast Asia through folk tales, urban myths, published accounts, popular films, and other media. Study of wide variety of supernatural creatures and local specialists that populate imagination of this diverse region. Exploration also of unique regional concepts of power, morality, and justice that animate and frame Southeast Asian attitudes towards supernatural phenomena in modern world. Concurrently scheduled with course C220. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Southeast Asian

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers a wide range of courses in the languages, literatures, religions, and cultural heritage of China, Japan, and Korea, as well as South and Southeast Asia.

General Catalog

Ghosts, Spirits, and Witches: Supernatural in Southeast Asia

SEASIAN C120

4 units