World Mythologies.

Catalog description

Students will explore the mythologies of various cultures, such as the ancient Greeks, Vikings, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, and indigenous Americans. Students will investigate cultural mythologies to explore the nature, function, and theory of myth. Special emphasis will be placed on similarities these stories highlight among such cultures as well as important cultural differences. Instructional activities will include a combination of lecture, group discussion, and other experientially-based activities.