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The first part of the midterm exam requires students to provide:
The first part of the midterm exam requires students to provide:
- Personal reflections on the course material.
- Short definitions of specific terms. (correct)
- Comparative analyses of different mystical traditions.
- Detailed essays on key concepts.
According to the instructions, what score will a student receive if their definition shows some understanding but is missing information?
According to the instructions, what score will a student receive if their definition shows some understanding but is missing information?
- 0 points
- 2 points (correct)
- 1 point
- 3 points
The second part of the exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
The second part of the exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
False (B)
The second part of the midterm requires answers that are approximately ______ to 10 sentences in length.
The second part of the midterm requires answers that are approximately ______ to 10 sentences in length.
The midterm exam will cover material from which class topics?
The midterm exam will cover material from which class topics?
Students are allowed to use external resources during the midterm exam.
Students are allowed to use external resources during the midterm exam.
According to the instructions, where can students find the most important concepts for the midterm?
According to the instructions, where can students find the most important concepts for the midterm?
What is the maximum number of sentences allowed for the short definitions in the first part of the midterm?
What is the maximum number of sentences allowed for the short definitions in the first part of the midterm?
What is the total point value of the second part of the midterm exam?
What is the total point value of the second part of the midterm exam?
According to the example provided, a 'shaman' brings down information about the future from ______ worlds.
According to the example provided, a 'shaman' brings down information about the future from ______ worlds.
Match the exam part with its description:
Match the exam part with its description:
In the provided example, which figures are mentioned as also dealing with divination in scriptural religions?
In the provided example, which figures are mentioned as also dealing with divination in scriptural religions?
The midterm will take place during the class's usual time and location.
The midterm will take place during the class's usual time and location.
Up to what date will the material be covered on the exam?
Up to what date will the material be covered on the exam?
Which of the following is an example of a possible short question on the exam?
Which of the following is an example of a possible short question on the exam?
The material of the exam covers classes up until ______.
The material of the exam covers classes up until ______.
The only material students need to study for the exam can be found in their textbooks.
The only material students need to study for the exam can be found in their textbooks.
How many short questions will be on the exam?
How many short questions will be on the exam?
The first part of the exam is worth how many points?
The first part of the exam is worth how many points?
Students should email the professor if they have any questions about the midterm.
Students should email the professor if they have any questions about the midterm.
Flashcards
What is divination?
What is divination?
A process during which the Shaman ‘brings down' information about the future from higher worlds. In scriptural religions prophets and priests also dealt with divination.
First part of the midterm
First part of the midterm
The first part consists of twenty short definitions of concepts studied in class, articles, and handouts. Each definition is worth 3 points.
Second part of the midterm
Second part of the midterm
The second part consists of eight short answer questions. Each question requires 5-10 sentence answers and is worth 5 points.
Material covered on the midterm
Material covered on the midterm
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Where can study resources be found?
Where can study resources be found?
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Tribal Society
Tribal Society
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Sufism
Sufism
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Kabbalah
Kabbalah
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Study Notes
- The midterm quiz is on Feb 10, 2025, during the usual class time and in the regular classroom.
- The exam includes content from the first five classes.
- Shamanism, Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), and Islamic mysticism (Sufism) will be subjects on the exam.
- The exam will cover material up until Feb 8.
- The handouts on Owl should be used to prepare for the midterm.
- The whole class time can be used to write the midterm.
Midterm: Part 1
- Twenty short definition questions will make up the first part of the midterm.
- Definitions should be no more than three sentences in length.
- The definitions will be of concepts studied and explained in class, and also found in articles and handouts on Owl.
- This section is worth 60 points (20x3 points).
- A perfect definition is worth 3 points; a good definition with some missing information is worth 2 points; a faint understanding of the concept is worth 1 point.
- Divination is a process where a Shaman 'brings down' information about the future from higher worlds. Prophets and priests also use divination.
Midterm: Part 2
- Eight short answer questions will be in the second part of the midterm.
- Each short question will be worth 5 points.
- This section is worth 40 points (8x5 points).
- Answers should be 5-10 sentences in length.
- Most questions will be comparative or enumerative.
- Examples of questions are: "What is the role of the shaman in a tribal society?", or “Compare Islamic mysticism (Sufism) to tribal Shamanism”.
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