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科目名 Supervised Reading & Research I-1  Mythology
担当教員 Swenson, Tamara A.
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand the role of myths and their importance in the development of society.
授業の概要 This course will examine the role of myths and the importance they play in the development of society, In this course, students will e-+xamine the myths and fairytales of various cultures, from early history to the present. The function of mythology and its manifestations in myths, legends, parables, and fairy tales will be examined, discussed, and compared. Emphasis will be given to a comparison of the similarities found in myths.

科目群/ベンチマーク Adv.
授業の形態 Lectures, discussions, presentations, quizzes, research paper
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Class1Introduction, Myth & fairytales (1): “Primitive fears and universal understanding” Class 2Myth & fairytales (2) Views of mythology
2
  • Class 3Myth & fairytales (3) Man, myth & history Class 4 Myth & fairytales (4) The psychological perspective
3
  • Class 5Myth & fairytales (5) Socialization Class 6Myth & fairytales (6) Symbolism
4
  • Class 7Heroes in mythology (1): Understanding the hero’s journey Class 8Heroes in mythology (2): The hero with a thousand faces
5
  • Class 9Heroes in mythology (3): Analyzing hero myths and heroic themes Class 10Heroes in mythology (4): Heroes in fairytales & literature
6
  • Class 11Myths of creation (1): Origin myths Class 12Myths of creation (2): Japan’s creation myths
7
  • Class 13Myths of creation (3): Analysis of creation myths Class 14Myths of creation (4): Creation/recreation
8
  • Class 15Myths of cultures (1): Myth & place Class 16Myths of cultures (2): Culture & fairytales
9
  • Class 17Myths of cultures (3): Social roles Class 18Myths of cultures (4): Religion/myth
10
  • Class 19Myths & modern society (1): Media mythmakers Class 20Myths & modern society (2): Mythology/ideology
11
  • Class 21Myths & modern society (3): Role of myths Class 22Myths & modern society (4): Why we need myths
12
  • Class 23Project presentations (1) Class 24Project presentations (2)
13
  • Class 25Project presentations (3) Class 26In class final exam (on presentations)
準備学習 Active participation is essential in order to understand what myths are and the function they play for societies and individuals. Students will read both required books and articles on reserve in the library, and prepare for discussions. Students will spend several hours outside of class doing the reading and preparing for discussions each week. Readings and homework assignments must be completed before class. The required presentation is a group project. Quizzes will be given on readings, vocabulary, material covered in class, and group presentations. Research and writing for the research paper will take additional time. Some class time will be devoted to the research paper, but most of the research and writing will be completed outside of class.
Through lectures, discussions, readings, worksheets, story telling, research papers, and presentations, students will come to understand “what is a myth,” “what are the major mythic themes,” and “what is the purpose of myths.”
教科書 Two (2) texts are required:
1. Campbell, Joseph. (1996). Man and myth. Tokyo: Sanshusha. ISBN 4384320396 C1082
2. Leeming, David. (1990). Mythology. Tokyo: Kinseido. ISBN 4764704420
Other required readings will be placed on reserve in the library.
参考文献 English dictionary; Dictionaries of mythology and symbolism (in library); Materials on library reserve
成績評価方法・基準 Class work 40% (includes class work, homework, storytelling presentations, quizzes, discussions)
Paper (all stages) 40% (the research paper is required; 5+ pages) outline, introduction and/or sources 5%, first draft 10%, final draft 25%
Final presentation 20% (required group project; includes final in class exam on presentations)

時間割

担当教員 開講学期 開講曜日 開講時限 履修クラス 単位数
Swenson, T 春学期 月曜日 4時限 Adv-1 2
Swenson, T 春学期 金曜日 4時限 Adv-1 2