Draconics

Instructor: BlackSerpent Nightshade
Email: blackserpent@sbcglobal.net
shadylady@thepagancampus.net
Instructor: Amon Ra
Email: devinefiredragon@hotmail.com

Course Description
In this class you will first learn about dragons; how they lived, how they acted, their physiology and their personalities. Once we get to know and appreciate dragons, we will then begin to see how we can work with dragons in magick, our everyday life, and more.

Required Text Dancing with Dragons. Conway , D.J. St. Paul ; Llewellyn Publications, 2003. ISBN# 1-56718-165-1 We ask that you bring an open mind and honest heart.

Supplies
--A journal of some kind be it a notebook, hardbound book, computer disk, your hard drive, any way you prefer to journal your journey with dragons and your work with them. You will also need some incense and candles. Later you will have the option to gather tools to work with dragons. These will only be used when you work with the dragons. But, as with any magick, the best tool is your mind. And with dragons, honesty.
http://www.cafepress.com/thepagancampus.28915100 A link to a journal from the campus store ($9.99)

Class Participation & Attendance
The key for the class will be posted on the private message board about one week prior to the beginning of the class. Once I receive your registration, I will add you to the class and you will be able to see the private message board at the bottom of the main site. At this time, go to the link on the left called “Classrooms” and create a new account there if you don't have one already. If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to e-mail me.

Use the key to enter the class directly. The key is only needed this one time. Here, the lessons will be opened one per week. You will have one week to complete the assignments. There are no scheduled chats for this class so attendance will be graded on the assignments you turn in and how often you log into the classroom, which should be at least twice a week (once to pick up the lesson and assignment and again to turn the assignment in). There is a lot of work in this class, be prepared.

If I see that you have not logged in for over two weeks AND have not contacted me with a reason why, you will be removed from the class. If you have been removed and want back in, contact me and we will discuss it and see what we can do. I keep written records at home, so I will know if you have rejoined without contacting me first. Also, your name will be reported to the Dean of Education. I am fairly easy to get along with and understanding, so contact me when any problems arise.

Informal Writing Assignments
Assignments are to be turned in within one week of the lesson opening. There will also be random quizzes during this class. The final can only be done if your research project has been turned in prior to the final. ALL LESSONS WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF THE FINAL. If you are behind, and for reference, it is a good idea to have all information copied and saved so you can finish your work. During the final, the other lessons will NOT be reopened for any reason. You have been notified ahead of time so be prepared!

All assignment answers, quiz answers, and final answers are to be taken from the course material only. If you find a different answer somewhere, please post it in the forum on the Moodle class page for everyone to see and list your source.

The homework will have an upload feature to them or be a journal. I prefer that you upload all homework to the course site and use the journals, but if there is a problem and you cannot do this, you can email them to me or Kaisar.

Research Project
There will be a research project done during this course. Be prepared to do a lot of work here. This will be given out week 6. Here is a link to help show you how to write the bibliography of a research paper. http://courses.thepagancampus.net/mod/resource/view.php?id=5636

Grading
I use a points system. All assignments are assigned a certain amount of points. The number of correct points that you have is divided by the total number of points possible to give you a final grade in percent form.
A 100-94
A- 93-92
B+ 91-89
B 88-85
B- 84-83
C+ 82-80
C 79-76
C- 75-74
D+ 73-71
D 70-67
D- 66-65
F 64-0

Libraries
You can try your local library to find the history on dragons along with books listed in the Bibliography and many websites.

Tutorial Services
I am available for assistance.

Disabilities
Anyone who has access to a computer, can type or use a voice activated device or has another person who will type for them, and do the assignments is welcome. I DO NOT discriminate in my class and WILL NOT tolerate it either. Do not assume I know you have a disability, TELL ME. This way I know if you need extra time or help with something. I will work with you so you can participate and complete the course.

Outline of the Course

Topic 1: Introduction/History

Topic 2: What are Dragons?/Dragon Physiology

Topic 3: Colors & Meanings

Topic 4: Habitats & Astral

Topic 5: Working with Dragons

Topic 6: Altar & Tools

Topic 7: Dragons of the Quarters

Topic 8: Dragon Names & What They Would Call You

Topic 9: Invoking & Dragon Magick

Topic 10: FINAL EXAM

© April 2005 BlackSerpent Nightshade

Updated February 2006