ENG 367 - World Epic ?

Institution:

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: Eng 101 or instructor's permission. A study of epic literature from Mesopotamia Tibet India Native America Ireland Africa and other cultures. The course will focus on two central questions: What constitutes an Epic? How do epic function in their respective cultures? Other areas of focus will likely include recurrent archetypal patterns and mythopoeic processes. Various theories on epic formation and the relevance of epic in contemporary life and thought will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.umfk.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 834-7500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.