MLLC 250G: Witches & Witch-Hunts

From the Salem witch trials to Harry Potter, witchcraft has been of fundamental concern to virtually all societies and cultures. This course examines the figure of the witch, beliefs in witchcraft, and historical waves of persecution from a global perspective. By putting historical events in conversation with works of world media, we will deepen our understanding of witchcraft as a universal cultural phenomenon. All readings are in English.