HUM 108 - World Mythology

5.0 Credits
Study of selected myths and epics found in diverse cultures across the globe with some attention to psychological analysis. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement in ENLG& 101 (was ENGL 105).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of mythological concepts and identify and disparate genres and forms of the works. [REASON]
Analyze and interpret psychological representations of the material, spiritual, cultural, and historical values/truths embodied in diverse myths. [REASON]
Evaluate and compare through written and oral means the distinctive ways diverse mythological texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical/literary/political contexts and trends. [EXPLORE]
Dramatize and interpret, through collaborative presentation, the imaginative experience and appeal of representative myths in contemporary culture. [COMMUNICATE]