Myth and Ritual: Anthropological Perspectives
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Myth and Ritual
Overview of the course, definitions of myth and ritual, and importance of anthropological perspectives

Module #2
Theories of Myth
Survey of major theoretical approaches to myth, including structuralism, functionalism, and psychoanalytic theory

Module #3
Types of Myth
Exploration of different types of myths, including creation myths, trickster myths, and origin myths

Module #4
Ritual Theory
Examination of key concepts in ritual theory, including ritual as communication, ritual as performance, and ritual as power

Module #5
Rituals of Birth and Initiation
Case studies of rituals surrounding birth and initiation across cultures

Module #6
Rituals of Coming of Age
Exploration of rites of passage, including puberty rituals and initiation into adulthood

Module #7
Myths of the Hero
Analysis of hero myths across cultures, including the heros journey and the power of mythic narrative

Module #8
Rituals of Fertility and Agriculture
Examination of rituals related to fertility, agriculture, and the cycle of life and death

Module #9
Myths of the Trickster
Exploration of trickster figures in myth, including their role in cultural critique and social commentary

Module #10
Rituals of Healing and Medicine
Case studies of rituals related to health, healing, and medicine across cultures

Module #11
Myths of the Ancestors
Analysis of myths surrounding ancestors and the role of ancestral spirits in cultural belief systems

Module #12
Rituals of Death and Mourning
Examination of funeral rites, mourning practices, and the cultural significance of death

Module #13
Myths of the Goddess
Exploration of myths surrounding goddess figures, including their role in feminist theory and cultural critique

Module #14
Rituals of Politics and Power
Case studies of rituals used to legitimize and challenge political power

Module #15
Myths of Nature and the Environment
Analysis of myths surrounding the natural world, including the role of myth in environmentalism

Module #16
Rituals of Identity and Belonging
Examination of rituals that create and reinforce group identity, including rituals of exclusion and inclusion

Module #17
Myths of Technology and Modernity
Exploration of myths surrounding technology, including the role of myth in shaping our understanding of modernity

Module #18
Rituals of Globalization and Cultural Exchange
Case studies of rituals that facilitate cross-cultural exchange and cultural hybridity

Module #19
Myths of the Body and Embodiment
Analysis of myths surrounding the human body, including the role of myth in shaping our understanding of embodiment

Module #20
Rituals of Memory and History
Examination of rituals that shape our understanding of history and cultural memory

Module #21
Myths of the Apocalypse and the End Times
Exploration of myths surrounding the apocalypse, including their role in shaping our understanding of time and eschatology

Module #22
Rituals of Resistance and Social Change
Case studies of rituals used to resist and challenge dominant power structures

Module #23
Myths of Science and Knowledge
Analysis of myths surrounding science, including the role of myth in shaping our understanding of knowledge and truth

Module #24
Rituals of Tourism and Cultural Commodification
Examination of rituals that facilitate cultural tourism and the commodification of cultural practices

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Myth and Ritual: Anthropological Perspectives career

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Myth and Ritual: Anthropological Perspectives ( 25 Modules )

Myth and Ritual: Anthropological Perspectives
( 25 Modules )