Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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CLWR 4810 - Myth, Ritual, and Symbolism


Explores how people use myths, rituals, and symbols to create, conserve, and contest cultural systems of all sorts. Examples are drawn from diverse religious traditions as well as from art, politics, literature, and the media.

Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Comparison with the function of symbolic thought in political contexts.
  • General understanding of how symbolic thought functions in religious traditions.
  • General understanding of how symbolic thought works in individuals.
  • Improved clarity in writing.
  • Improved research skills.



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