ENG 277 - Mythology/ Folklore

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

This course emphasizes selected myths, sacred texts, legends, epics, fairy and folktales and other materials basic to a deeper understanding of the literature of Western Civilization. Emphasis is primarily on Greek and Roman Mythology, with comparisons made to other mythologies such as Middle Eastern, Celtic and Norse mythologies, as well as the use of fairy and folktales motifs found within mythology. Creation stories, pantheons, hero stories, goddess myths, and epic works and legends such as The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and the Holy Grail provide a necessary core of course content. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or permission of instructor. Offered in the fall semester in odd-numbered years. Fulfills general education literature elective requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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