LLIT 107

Introduction to World Myths

Course Description

An introduction to the mythic systems of classical antiquity found in various cultures (in translation): Greco-Roman, Egyptian, Indian, African and Pre-hispanic. Students learn to identify and determine the importance of common transcultural archetypes, including the Hero and the Trickster, the Poet and the Fool, and the Temptress and the Crone (among others). Required of all Foreign Language majors.

Notable Papers

(Click any of the links below to view the various papers Jonnie has done, analyzing several movies and their relevance to mythology)

"Man Facing Southeast" Analysis

"The Black Orpheus" Analysis

"La Belle et la Bête" Analysis

"Seven Samurai" Analysis

"Pan's Labyrinth" Analysis

 

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