HUMN 28 - World Mythology

    Recent Professors
    ELIZABETH WING BROOKS, STEVEN CHIOLIS
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    39–46 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HUMN 28
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Introduction to world mythology and mythic themes recurring in literature, the visual arts, and music. Introduction to the major theories used to analyze mythology. Exploration of myths about creation, destruction, gods, humans, heroes, tricksters, as well as their origins, variation, historical development, and full expression in ancient times and continued presence in the arts.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am