CUL 325 – Mythologies: Theories and Meanings of Myth
This course explores the theories and meanings of mythology in the contemporary world. Using theoretical lenses developed by mythologists such a Joseph Campbell and Roland Barthes, students will explore both world mythologies and contemporary myths to understand the depth and breadth of mythology and its functions. The course culminates with a UNESCO workshop on Myth in the World with students presenting their research on the mythology of a particular group and area. (3 credits)
This course explores the theories and meanings of mythology in the contemporary world. Using theoretical lenses developed by mythologists such a Joseph Campbell and Roland Barthes, students will explore both world mythologies and contemporary myths to understand the depth and breadth of mythology and its functions. The course culminates with a UNESCO workshop on Myth in the World with students presenting their research on the mythology of a particular group and area. (3 credits)