ENGL 170 - World Mythology

    Recent Professors
    Chalisse Forgette, Rayshell Clapper, Marcos Garcia
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course presents a variety of world myths that are meant to illuminate the human experience. The course examines the literary elements of mythology, including creation stories, archetypes, the hero’s journey, and more. Texts may represent myths from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, indigenous peoples of the Americas, among others, and expose students to relevant historical, philosophical, social, political, and aesthetic contexts. The course also exposes students to distinguishing elements of selected mythic forms, and to the art and practice of analyzing and writing about literature.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am