Amaranth Weiss

Residential Faculty - Anthropology

Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 78

480-461-7990 (alt)

amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
				By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

ASB214	Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion					3 Credits
Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
14634	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024			Class Started
14634	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 14634 Students may contact instructor at amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu
15300	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024			Class Started
15300	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu
16372	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024			Class Ended
16372	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Class 16372 Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

ASB102	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology					3 Credits
Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16033	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024			Class Started
16033	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Students may contact isntructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

ASB211	Women Across Cultures					3 Credits
Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political, and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15064	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024			Closed
15064	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 15064 Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

ASB214	Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion					3 Credits
Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27545	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 6 of 25 Seats Available
27545	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 27545 Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

ASB102	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology					3 Credits
Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28214	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 20 of 25 Seats Available
28214	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 28214 Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

ASB211	Women Across Cultures					3 Credits
Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political, and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27621	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 14 of 25 Seats Available
27621	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 27621 Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

ASB214	Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion					3 Credits
Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27427	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 17 of 25 Seats Available
27427	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27427 Students may contact instructor at amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu
27954	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 25 of 25 Seats Available
27954	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students may contact instructor at: amaranth.weiss@mesacc.edu

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