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Department of Music

Music, Shamanism and Healing

Course Code:
155800055
Status:
Course Not Running 2012/2013
Unit value:
0.5
Taught in:
Term 1
This course extends beyond the musical to focus on the ritual and ceremonial practices that together can be subsumed under shamanism. Following an overview and discussion of terminology, lectures are given on distinct regional practices. The course relies on up to three EEA visiting lecturers who are expert practitioners, to give specific insights into performance.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the course

The objective of the course is to examine music and other stimuli as core elements in ritual and ceremonial practices which can be considered under the definition 'Shamanism'. The course combines Siberian/ Arctic, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian shamanic practices, with consideration of  African spirit possession and mediumship, and contemporary urban shamanism and New Age practices.

Workload

Two hours per week in Term 1

Method of assessment

Coursework 40% & 60%