Help me develop a course on mythology
- LindaC_02
- alibye
- Freedomstar
- Carolinawillow
- LindaC_02
- roslinds
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» LindaC_02 - Mythology Course
Hi there,As some of you may know, I'm an adult educator and online instructor for CourseBridge.com where I teach a writing course and teacher training courses.
I've been thinking about developing a course on mythology but I'm not sure how I should approach it. Should I do a course on a certain culture's mythology or perhaps I should concentrate on a single theme throughout several mythologies? Please tell me your thoughts.
Thanks!
-- posted by LindaC_02
» alibye - mythology
What a fantastic project! One of my favorite subjects.If you're considering an intro level course on mythology,I would have to say that the beginning is a very good place to start. Myths, their origins, mechanics and interpretations, are such a vast subject that it should be approached with an ear to previous knowledge and exposure. The Greek myths seem to be the easiest to "get one's feet wet." The Norse, Celtic and Asian are more daunting for the casual scholar.
One course I took was especially rewarding as I traced creation myths. Another track is the hero myth. Both of these can be compared gracefully through classic and contemporary literature and film.
-- posted by alibye
» Freedomstar - Re: Mythology Course
In response to message posted by LindaC_02:You might want to take a look and the editorial at Lamhfada Magazine at http://www.lamhfada.com . The editor Aaron Rester is planning on a mythology course too. It might give you some ideas.
-- posted by Freedomstar
» Carolinawillow - Re: Mythology Course
In response to message posted by LindaC_02:I've taken a course called "Myth in Modern Literature." The nice thing about this course was that it used the standard Literary techniques but applied them to mythological archetypes found in the literature. It was the single most favorite course I took during my master's degree.
Shari Eicher
-- posted by Carolinawillow
» LindaC_02 - Re: Re: Mythology Course
Hi!Thank you for your great suggestions everyone. I'm still thinking about what I'd like to do and taking notes on things. I think I like the thematic idea and may approach things that way...
Oh, I've contacted Aaron, Editor of Lamhfada, about his course and we may soon see it offered through CourseBridge (www.coursebridge.com) where I teach several courses.
Thanks again!
-- posted by LindaC_02
» roslinds - Re: Mythology Course
In response to message posted by LindaC_02:Hey Linda.... I have always been interested in Mythology and Storytelling... Joseph Campbell is one of my favorites... recently I purchased a book called the MYTHIC PATH... discovering the guiding stories of your past- creating a vision for your future... Its a twelve week course in Personal Mythology....
Skillfully combining ancient mythology with personal mythology might be a novel approach to a new mythology course... Just a thought... I'll be interested to see what develops... Great site ..Thanks ... Classical Diva
-- posted by roslinds
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