ENG 2235 - Mythic Stories: Cultural and Personal
3 Credits
Surveys significant mythic stories from around the world, such as Africa, Egypt, the Far East, Great Britain, Greece, Mesopotamia, North and South America, and Scandinavia. Universal themes and the nature of the mythic hero are considered as well as the role and value of myth to our lives. Works considered may include essays, short stories, films, plays, poems, and novels.
Pre-Requisites Both of these groups:
1.One of these two: EAP 0099, ENG 0099 (Minimum grade: 1.67 GPA Equivalent)
And
2. Any one of these three: READ 0093, READ 0094, READ 0099
OR
ENG 1108
Major Content Areas
Definitions and patterning in myths.
Mythic heroes.
Creation Myths.
Myths of particular culture (for example, Native American myths).
Cultural, social, religious, political, economic, and linguistic influences on literary expression.
Personal myths.
Learning Outcomes
Understand various aspects of the term myth and apply that understanding to both mythic stories.
Demonstrate an introductory understanding of theories of how and why myths are formed and/or critical theories that can be useful for understanding mythic texts.
Describe and analyze political, social, economic, and/or cultural elements which influenced or are portrayed in myths.
Demonstrate knowledge of literature of under-represented populations.
Demonstrate understanding of canon formation as a reflection of historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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