EL 270 - Myth

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This upper-level course explores the idea of myth and mythic traditions in history, literature, the arts, and popular culture. Participants read selected works of traditional literature, together with Genesis, Revelation, the scriptures of other religions, and appropriate selections from Freud, Jung, Neumann, Eliade, van Gennep, Meade, Rank, Campbell, and others. Audio/visual materials and Power Point presentations supplement lectures and discussions. Participants maintain a journal, take scheduled quizzes and a mid-term and final exam. Prerequisites: Completion of EL102 Language and Rhetoric and at least one literature course. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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