Theory of Magic
Fall Term 2009
Professor: Prof. Andrew Bishop
E-owl: abishop@hswcw.com
Textbook: Magic & Magical Theory
Course Description
An introduction to magic and the theory behind it. This course discusses general topics, all of which are essential to the wizarding world. These topics include:
Course Objectives
This course will teach students a broad overview of each subject listed above. The students will gain knowledge about each subject, and become comfortable enough to take courses in the future relating more specifically to those topics. This course will incorporate class participation through discussions. The students should obtain a basic understanding of magic and the background necessary to comprehend current issues of magic.
Examinations
There will be two exams during the term: one midterm and a final. Examinations will be objective, consisting primarily of multiple choice and true-false questions. You are responsible for all material discussed in class lessons and reading assignments. The midterm and final exam MUST be taken in the specified week; no late work will be accepted regarding the exams. 50% of your grade is based from exams; 25% for the midterm and 25% for the final.
Homework
After each lesson, students must hand in the homework given out at the end of each lesson. You must post all your homework on the Hogwarts Online forum, in the Introduction to Theory of Magic category. I will create a topic in the Introduction to Theory of Magic section; the Topic Title will be your name and the Topic Description will be your year and House.
For example
Topic Title: Your Name
Topic Description: House/ Year
Please make sure that when you respond to your topic with that week’s homework, you write somewhere on the top of the page which week your work is responding to. Homework consists of 40% of your grade.
Class Discussion
Discussions are meant as a tool for class participation. Your participation in these discussions will count towards your Class Discussion grade for the course. At the beginning of each week. You are to respond to each topic with a comment.
Constructive participation is defined as responding to the topic , and doing so in a way that furthers discussion, reflects insight, or encourages other class members to reflect and reply.
GradingExaminations (2): 50%
Homework: 40%
Class Discussion: 10%
Grading Scale
Grade | Percentage |
Outstanding (O) | 100%-90% |
Exceeds Expectation (E) | 89%-80% |
Acceptable (A) | 79%-70% |
Poor (P) | 69%-60% |
Dreadful (D) | 59%-50% |
Troll (T) | 49%-0% |