Module #1 Introduction to Mythmaking and Legend-Telling Defining mythmaking and legend-telling, exploring their significance in human culture, and setting the stage for the course
Module #2 Theories of Mythmaking Examining various theoretical approaches to understanding mythmaking, including structuralism, psychoanalysis, and feminism
Module #3 Mythmaking in Ancient Civilizations Exploring mythologies of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Module #4 The Epic Tradition:From Gilgamesh to Beowulf Analyzing the epic genre in mythological storytelling, with a focus on cultural influences and narrative strategies
Module #5 Mythmaking in Indigenous Cultures Preserving and honoring the mythological traditions of Native American, African, and Australian Aboriginal cultures
Module #6 Hindu Mythology:Gods, Goddesses, and Cosmic Cycles Delving into the rich mythological landscape of Hinduism, including the Rigveda and Mahabharata
Module #7 The Power of Symbolism in Mythmaking Unpacking the significance of symbols, motifs, and archetypes in mythological storytelling
Module #8 Mythmaking in East Asian Cultures Exploring mythologies of China, Japan, and Korea, including the Monkey King and the Tale of Genji
Module #9 The Heros Journey:A Cross-Cultural Analysis Examining the heros journey motif in mythological storytelling, from Joseph Campbell to modern adaptations
Module #10 Mythmaking in African Cultures Celebrating the diverse mythological traditions of West Africa, Yoruba culture, and the diaspora
Module #11 The Role of the Trickster in Mythmaking Analyzing the mischievous and shape-shifting trickster figure across cultures, from Anansi to Coyote
Module #12 Mythmaking in South American Cultures Exploring the mythological landscapes of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations
Module #13 The Intersection of Myth and History Investigating how mythmaking intersects with historical events and figures, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan
Module #14 Mythmaking in the Modern World Examining how mythological themes and motifs continue to inspire art, literature, and popular culture
Module #15 Feminist and Postcolonial Perspectives on Mythmaking Applying critical lenses to mythological storytelling, highlighting marginalized voices and counter-narratives
Module #16 Digital Mythmaking:The Future of Legend-Telling Exploring the impact of digital media on mythmaking, from video games to virtual reality experiences
Module #17 Oral Tradition and the Art of Legend-Telling Preserving the ancient art of oral storytelling, with a focus on performance, memory, and cultural transmission
Module #18 Mythmaking and Ritual Practice Investigating the relationship between mythological narratives and ritual practices across cultures
Module #19 Mythmaking and the Environment Examining the ecological significance of mythological storytelling, from creation myths to eco-myths
Module #20 Mythmaking and Identity Analyzing how mythological narratives shape individual and collective identities, including nationality, ethnicity, and gender
Module #21 Mythmaking in the Age of Globalization Investigating the impact of globalization on mythological storytelling, including cultural exchange, hybridity, and appropriation
Module #22 Mythmaking and Education Exploring the role of mythological storytelling in education, from cultural preservation to critical thinking
Module #23 Mythmaking and Psychoanalysis Applying psychoanalytic theory to mythological narratives, exploring the unconscious and the human psyche
Module #24 Mythmaking and Literary Theory Examining the intersections between mythological storytelling and literary theory, including structuralism and poststructuralism
Module #25 Mythmaking and Film Analyzing the role of mythological themes and motifs in cinema, from blockbuster franchises to independent films
Module #26 Mythmaking and Video Games Exploring the influence of mythological storytelling on video game design, narrative, and characters
Module #27 Mythmaking and Comics Examining the role of mythological themes and motifs in comic books, graphic novels, and manga
Module #28 Mythmaking and Music Analyzing the influence of mythological storytelling on music, from opera to hip-hop
Module #29 Mythmaking and Visual Arts Exploring the representation of mythological themes and motifs in painting, sculpture, and installation art
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Mythmaking and Legend-Telling in Global Cultures career
