AIPR Certificate in Parapsychology—Unit Outline

Extra-Ordinary Paranormal Feats [para-c04]

Scope

• case descriptions and discussions of allegedly paranormal phenomena best described as ‘extra-ordinary’ (even in parapsychological circles) including levitation, xenoglossy, weather-PK, etc. 

Essay Topic

Describe and discuss examples of extra-ordinary paranormal phenomenon.

NOTE: Essay must be no longer than 2000 words and formatted in APA-style[1]

  For a guideline in how to write essays, see:

  Guide To Writing A Basic Essay

Required Reading

Diliberto, G. (1946). Patience Worth: Author from the great beyond. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011, from: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Patience-Worth-Author-From-the-Great-Beyond.html

Harvey-Wilson, S. (2006). Human levitation. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 21-34. 

Laursen, C. (2011). Possession or transformation? PSICAN: Paranormal Studies & Investigations Canada. Retrieved December 7, 2011, from: http://www.psican.org/alpha/index.php?/20080808103/Ghosts-Hauntings/Possession-Or-Transformation.html 

Optional Reading

Fatunmbi, A. F. (2002). The PK man seen from an African perspective.  Real Magick: The Occult Library. Retrieved June 1, 2006, from http://realmagick.com/articles/53/153.html#credits.

Glover, W. (2002). My experiences with the PK man. Real Magick: The Occult Library. Retrieved June 1, 2006, from http://realmagick.com/articles/52/152.html.

Taylor, T. (2002). The man who could fly? The Mystery of Daniel Douglas Home. Retrieved June 12, 2006, from: http://www.prairieghosts.com/ddhome.html. 

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