HUM202 — Introduction to Mythology
HUM 202 - Introduction to Mythology HUM 202 - Introduction to Mythology Description: Examination of humanist questions through World mythologies. Issues include: creation of the world, cosmology, fertility/sexuality, human nature, the problem of evil, death, nature of gods/goddesses/God, and the natural world. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Myth systems of world cultures, including those of Europe, Native America, Asia, Africa and Oceania Nature of symbol and allegory in myth and traditional narratives Various academic approaches to the study of myth, including linguistic, cultural, phenomenological, psychological, structural, feminist and perennialist Dynamic relationship of mythology with science and other human disciplines Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101H