Mythical Thought
Spring 2009
South and Southeast Asian Studies 98A/198A
2 Unit(s)
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About the Course:
In this course, we will read myths from a variety of cultures and identify cross-cultural mythological themes. We will also learn about some important academic attempts to explain mythology, from the structural analysis of Claude Levi-Strauss to Mircea Eliade's theory of myth as a link with sacred time. Finally, we will examine thinkers from a number of cultures (including Indians, Persians, Hebrews, and Greeks) who abandoned or innovated upon certain elements of mythical thought, contributing to what we call “modern” thought.
Class activities will include discussions, videos, skits, guest lectures, and a little bit of in-class creative writing.
How to Enroll:
update 1/30/09: The class is now full.
Course Contact: MythicalThought AT gmail.com
Faculty Sponsor: Professor Robert P. Goldman
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Dowd Vanessa Vun | 30 | 209 Dwinelle Hall | Wednesday, 5-6:30pm | — | full | — |
Uploaded Files:
| Name | Date | Size | Type | Actions |
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| tentative schedule.doc | Jan 2 | 40kb | Word Doc (Viewer) | View Download |
| Syllabus: updated syllabus.doc | Feb 3 | 41kb | Word Doc (Viewer) | View Download |
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