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Myth in Cultural Context

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 Wheatley W01-0029 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley W01-0029
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

An anthropological analysis and interpretation of myth, using texts from a variety of world cultures, including African, ancient Middle Eastern, Native American, Amazonian, Mediterranean and other traditions as primary materials. The course offers an overview of central problems and issues in the anthropological study of myth, and emphasizes the importance of examining myths within their socio-cultural settings. The course also considers some of the important theoretical perspectives that have been developed within anthropology for the study of myths and folklore.

Prerequisites

sophomore standing or permission of instructor

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Wheatley W01-0029

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Alan Waters

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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