Course: Meaning of Myths

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Course title Meaning of Myths
Course code KRS/VMN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Spanish
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Esparza Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The following topics will be discussed in detail in this course: 1. What is a myth? Psychological aspects 2. Archetypes and the social unconscious. 3. Archetypes and music. 4. Archetypes and cinema. 5. Archetypes and literature. 6. World myths.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Myths have dominated the World, cultures and civilizations, since the human being is able to speak. That is why Philology has been interested in the study of myths. But, what is a myth? In this course we attempt to know in depth the structure of the myth and to what extent the myth is reality and reality is myth. To reach this aim, it will be compared the myths of ancient civilizations with modern societies of today.
- Understand the psychological aspects of myths in modern societies. - Develop the ability to critically analyze a text. - Strengthen students' argumentative and creative abilities.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Final Report

- Active participation in seminars (presentations in Spanish, exercises). 3 unexcused absences are allowed. - Home preparation for class (reading 25 hours, preparation of exercises and presentations 25 hours). - Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Campbell. (2008). Los mitos. Su impacto en el mundo actual. Barcelona.
  • Durkheim, E. (2003). Las formas elementales de la vida religiosa. Madrid.
  • Eliade, M. (1999). Lo Sagrado y lo Profano. Barcelona.
  • Jung, C.G. (2002). Los Arquetipos y el Inconsciente. Madrid.
  • Lévi-Strauss, C. (2002). Mito y Significado. Madrid.
  • Pérez-Rioja, J.A. (2008). Diccionario de símbolos y mitos. Madrid.


Study plans that include the course
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