Course Title: World Mythology
Course Abbreviation and Number: ENG 2730
Credit Hours: 3 Division: AHHS Course Type: Lecture
Course Description: Students will gain a background in the classical mythology of various cultures. Students will study creation myths and the stories of the major heroes, gods, and goddesses. Students may learn about applications of myth in modern works of literature, arts, and music.
Prerequisites: ENG 1530-1540.
Course Attributes: E,H,L,OCIV
(C=Career, E=Elective, H=Humanities, L=Liberal Arts & Sciences, N=Mathematics/Sciences, S=Social Sciences; VEDP=Values, Ethics & Diverse Perspectives)
4-letter codes represent SUNY General Education Courses, please see below to determine which SUNY General Education requirement(s) is met.
Student Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Read and interpret various works of mythology from different cultures.
2.
Critically interpret similar mythology stories, characters, and themes from different cultures.
Additional Student Learning Outcomes that meet SUNY General Education Requirements:
Does this course meet a SUNY General Education requirement(s)?
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SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes (by category):
Other World Civilizations:
Knowledge of either a broad outline of world history, or the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc., of one non-
Western civilization
Topical Outline:
Creation myths
Hero quests
Similar themes and stories from different cultures
Major gods and goddesses from a variety of mythology
Modern impact of classical mythology
(a variety of myths, not just myths from Western mythology will be included)
Signatures and Dates:
Discipline Director: Gael Grossman Date: 11.16.10
Assistant Dean: Date:
11.16.10
Academic Affairs:
CR
Date:
11.16.10
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Effective Date: Spring 2011