ENGLT 345 - Mythologies of the World

    Recent Professors
    Lesley D. Gale
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly known as ENGWR 300).
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGLT 345
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    ENGLT 345 Mythologies of the World Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly known as ENGWR 300). Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B This course explores and examines several universal themes of human experience as found through a broad survey of actual myths gathered from around the world. Special emphasis is also placed on the relationships and the similarities of various mythologies. The course includes fairly intensive instruction on primary interpretative theories of mythological research and analysis. This course emphasizes some of the myths underlying the western world view and recognizes diversity and commonality in myths from Middle Eastern, Native North American, African, Asian, and South American cultures. Students analyze, contrast, and compare myths on topics including the goddess culture, creation, the hero's journey, Judeo-Christian themes, the dying god, and psychological applications. From this process, they will gain an understanding of ethnocentrism, ethnicity and racism and the impact of these on the American experience. The format of instruction will involve lecture, group discussion, and other activities.
    Usually Held
    Tue 12:00pm–1:20pm