Humanities (HUMS)
College of the Humanities
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
HUMS 1000 [1.0 credit]
Myth and Symbol
Recurring symbols in myth, epic and ritual representing the relation between the sacred and the profane, the origin of the cosmos, the basis of community, and formative human experiences. Primary sources drawn from ancient India and China, Greek epic, Hebrew Scripture, and aboriginal practices.Prerequisite: restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities program.
Lectures three hours a week and tutorials one and a half hours a week.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
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