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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
HUMAN 8 | Title:
COMPARATIVE MYTHOLOGY |
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| Full Title:
Comparative Mythology |
| Last Reviewed:10/8/2018 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course investigates myths representing diverse global cultures; introduces scholarly theories and methods of interpretation; compares and contrasts plot structures, themes and character types within and across cultures; and traces myth's relationship with religion and the arts.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course investigates myths representing diverse global cultures; introduces scholarly theories and methods of interpretation; compares and contrasts plot structures, themes and character types within and across cultures; and traces myth's relationship with religion and the arts.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1981
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | E
| Humanities
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | C2 | Humanities | Fall 1987 | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 3B | Humanities | Fall 1981 | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and apply several different approaches to the study of myth.
2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences in myths of various cultural origins,
including representative examples from at least three of the following cultural areas:
Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America and Pacific Islands.
3. Identify and analyze patterns or themes reflected in myths, whatever their origins.
4. Place the myth in cultural context and establish interconnections with other art forms
and cultures.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to various approaches to the study of mythology
a. Psychological or Jungian
b. Cultural/historical
c. Literary, including connections between myth, legend, folk tale
and fairy tale
d. Religious
II. Discussion and analysis of representative myths and mythic themes from
at least three of the following cultural areas, within a cultural
context:
a. Europe
b. Africa
c. Asia
d. North America
e. Latin America
f. Pacific Island and other island cultures
III.Exploration of major themes in myth as evidenced in specific myths,
such as:
a. Hero journey
b. Death, descent to underworld, rebirth
c. Creation myths
d. Other themes
Assignments:
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1. Weekly reading assignments of between 20-50 pages
2. 2-5 short essays
3. 2-5 exams, essay and/or objective format
4. 2-7 quizzes
5. Research paper of 4-7 pages
6. Cumulative final project consisting of one or more of the following:
objective exam, essay exam, portfolio, oral presentation
7. Optional creative projects such as performances, oral presentations, or field trips
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
25 - 60% |
| Reading reports and essays | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 25% |
| Analytical interpretations, class performances, and performance exams. | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, essay exams, text analysis | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Interview, museum, classroom participation, oral presentation, or field trip reports | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Comparative Mythology: Ancient Near Eastern Creation Stories, 2nd edition. Thompson, Eric. LAD: 2009
Homeric Hymns. Cashford, Jules (translator) and Richardson, Nicholas (editor, introduction). Penguin: 2003
Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths. Thury, Eva M. and Devinney, Margaret K. 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press: 2012
Myths from Mesopotamia. Dalley, Stephanie (translator). Oxford University Press: 1989 (classic)
The Poetic Edda. Acker, Paul and Larrington, Carolyne (editors). Oxford University Press: 2002
Popol Vuh. Rev. Ed. Tedlock, Dennis (translator). Simon & Schuster: 1996 (classic)
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