Instructors:

• Instructor Elliott Van Dusen
• Instructor Darryll B. D. Walsh
  

Course Description:

Students are introduced to the scientific study of the social science discipline of parapsychology. Students will be introduced to topics that are studied by professional parapsychologists. Topics will include an overview of extrasensory perception (Telepathy, Clairvoyance, Precognition), mind-matter interaction (Psychokinesis) and survival of bodily death (Near-Death Experiences, Out of Body Experiences, Apparitions), history, research methodologies and resources in the field of scientific parapsychology.

Course Outline: 

Week 1: Foundations of Parapsychology

• Introduction to Parapsychology
• Key Terms and Definitions
• The History of Parapsychology: From Spiritualism to Modern Parapsychology
• The Scientific Method and Ethical Considerations in Investigations and Research
• Types of Parapsychological Experiments

Week 2: Extrasensory Perception (ESP)

• Telepathy
• Clairvoyance
• Precognition
• Retrocognition
• General ESP
• Mediumship
• Remote Viewing
• Key Studies and Conclusions
• Criticisms and Counterarguments

Week 3: Telepathy and Clairvoyance

• Telepathy
• Clairvoyance
• Telepathy Case Study
• Clairvoyance Case Study
• Key Studies and Conclusions
• Criticisms and Counterarguments

Week 4: Precognition and Retrocognition

• Precognition
• Retrocognition
• Precognition Case Study
• Retrocognition Case Study
• Key Studies and Conclusions
• Types of Parapsychological Experiments
• Criticisms and Counterarguments
• Mid-Term Examination

Week 5: Mind-Matter Interaction (Psychokinesis), and Remote Viewing

• Micro-Psychokinesis
• Macro-Psychokinesis
• Other Types of Psychokinesis
• Recurrent Spontaneous Psychokinesis (RSPK)
• The “Poltergeist” Phenomenon: A Case Study
• Remote Viewing
• Remote Viewing Case Study
• Key Studies and Conclusions
• Criticisms and Counterarguments

Week 6: Survival of Consciousness

• Survival Theories
• Near-Death Experiences
• Out-of-Body Experiences
• Mediumship and Channeling
• Key Studies and Conclusions
• Criticisms and Counterarguments

Week 7: Research and Investigations

• Experimental Research
• Field Research
• Investigative Techniques
• Case Study: Walkthrough of a Real Investigation
• Revisiting Ethical Considerations

Week 8: Future Direction of Parapsychology and Conclusions

• Current Debates and Controversies in Parapsychology
• Importance of Parapsychological Research in the Modern Era
• Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation
• Ghost Project Canada
• Final Examination
• Course Wrap-up and Feedback Session

Grading:

• Discussion Questions: 40%
• Mid-term Examination: 30%
• Final Examination: 30%
• Grading Scale: A+ (90-100), A (80-84), A- (85-89), B+ (77-79), B (73-76), B- (70-72), C+ (65-69), C (60-64), C- (55-59), D (50-54), F (0-49)

Recommended Reading:

• “An Introduction to Parapsychology” by Harvey J. Irwin and Caroline A. Watt
• “Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century” edited by Etzel Cardeña, John Palmer, and David Marcusson-Clavertz
• “Parapsychology: The Controversial Science” by Richard S. Broughton

Technical Requirements:

• Stable internet connection
• Access to Zoom for live lectures (recordings available)
• Moodle for course materials and assignments

Tuition:

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Withdrawals and Terminations:

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