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Course Outline
ENGL 210
Myth and Folklore
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Humanities] [Diversity]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Examines the myths and folktales of the world with an emphasis on literature and culture. Course taken prior to fall 2010 also accepted for diversity requirement. Formerly LIT 210. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Identify the primary function of narrative in all literature; to craft a meaning and context for our lives.
Demonstrate familiarity with various stories and motifs that crop up repeatedly in myth and folklore.
Identify and explain a variety of archetypical figures in myth and folklore (for example, the reluctant hero, the wise shaman, the light-hearted tailor, and the wandering pariah).
Read, write about and discuss at least one major mythic classic, such as Odyssey or Illiad.
Read, write about and discuss at least one major folklore classic from India, Japan, and/or Native American sources.
Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between myth and folklore as literary genres.
Explore in discussion and writing the mythic constructs that have an effect on our own lives.
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| ENGL 210 |
Winter 2013 |
6010 |
James Bower |
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| ENGL 210 |
Fall 2012 |
1440 |
Michael Kiefel |
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| ENGL 210 |
Fall 2011 |
1440 |
Michael Kiefel |
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| ENGL 210 |
Spring 2011 |
0968 |
Jennifer Boyden |
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| ENGL 210 |
Fall 2010 |
1440 |
Michael Kiefel |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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