SOC 234 Myth, Ritual and Society

3 Credit(s) DIII

This course explores myth and ritual in social systems around the world and across time. It focuses on myths and their meanings, relations between myth, rituals, and social systems, and social scientific explanation of myth and ritual. Students will be expected to work independently and cooperatively on several projects. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for SOC 334. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.