Cool classes: Witch one of them should you choose?
Katie McBride
Issue date: 4/5/07 Section: News
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Every semester students register for classes and every semester most students find themselves sitting in at least one boring class they would rather jump off the Keen Johnson Building than take.
Well, to those students, as well as everyone else looking for interesting classes, listen up. There are classes out there that will peak your interest in subjects you may never have known about, give you a new hobby or even lead you to a potential career.
One of these classes is ANT 375 - Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft - taught by Elizabeth A. Throop.
The class examines how religion is experienced in different cultures, said Throop.?
"All societies seem to have some form of religion, which is a belief in the supernatural," said Throop. "Many religions also have interesting magical practices, rituals, that, if performed correctly, and if the supernatural agrees, ensure success."
The class is commonly taught in cultural anthropology programs. The class was last offered in fall 2005, said Throop, who taught the class once before at Eastern.
She recommends that students take the Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course, ANT 120, before enrolling in ANT 375, although she said it is not a requirement to take the class.
"We will be trying to understand western as well as non-western religious practices from an empirical, anthropological, analytic perspective. It certainly will challenge the way students think about religion if they apply themselves," said Throop.?
Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., according to EKU Direct.?
Another class that may interest students is PHE 355 - Middle Eastern Dance - taught by Nashwa M. Cahill.
This class is relatively new to Eastern, as it was first offered in fall 2006, according to Cahill.?
The class covers the history of the dance, the differences between male and female roles, dance costuming, Arabic music and instruments, rhythms, possible props, movements, lyrics and gestures.?
"I wanted to teach this class because it is part of my culture and I would like to correct the stereotype or Hollywood image of this art form," said Cahill.?
She was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt and she attended Cairo University. In 1988, Cahill moved to Tokyo and, in 1993, she founded the Isis Dance Troupe.
Six years later, Cahill moved to California, but changed locations in 2005 by moving to Berea.
Cahill has performed solo concerts, opened for famous Arab stars, spoken on the art and led workshops.?
The class will be offered Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:40 p.m., according to EKU Direct.?
Registration begins tonight for juniors, so if you're looking for an interesting schedule this semester, then try adding one of these classes to your schedule.
You never know what you could learn.
Well, to those students, as well as everyone else looking for interesting classes, listen up. There are classes out there that will peak your interest in subjects you may never have known about, give you a new hobby or even lead you to a potential career.
One of these classes is ANT 375 - Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft - taught by Elizabeth A. Throop.
The class examines how religion is experienced in different cultures, said Throop.?
"All societies seem to have some form of religion, which is a belief in the supernatural," said Throop. "Many religions also have interesting magical practices, rituals, that, if performed correctly, and if the supernatural agrees, ensure success."
The class is commonly taught in cultural anthropology programs. The class was last offered in fall 2005, said Throop, who taught the class once before at Eastern.
She recommends that students take the Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course, ANT 120, before enrolling in ANT 375, although she said it is not a requirement to take the class.
"We will be trying to understand western as well as non-western religious practices from an empirical, anthropological, analytic perspective. It certainly will challenge the way students think about religion if they apply themselves," said Throop.?
Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., according to EKU Direct.?
Another class that may interest students is PHE 355 - Middle Eastern Dance - taught by Nashwa M. Cahill.
This class is relatively new to Eastern, as it was first offered in fall 2006, according to Cahill.?
The class covers the history of the dance, the differences between male and female roles, dance costuming, Arabic music and instruments, rhythms, possible props, movements, lyrics and gestures.?
"I wanted to teach this class because it is part of my culture and I would like to correct the stereotype or Hollywood image of this art form," said Cahill.?
She was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt and she attended Cairo University. In 1988, Cahill moved to Tokyo and, in 1993, she founded the Isis Dance Troupe.
Six years later, Cahill moved to California, but changed locations in 2005 by moving to Berea.
Cahill has performed solo concerts, opened for famous Arab stars, spoken on the art and led workshops.?
The class will be offered Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:40 p.m., according to EKU Direct.?
Registration begins tonight for juniors, so if you're looking for an interesting schedule this semester, then try adding one of these classes to your schedule.
You never know what you could learn.