How to read myths, fairy tales and other such stories 3500-FAKL-MITY
Anthropological interest in mythology and various myth systems arises from pre-scientific human interests in explaining all phenomena of the world around us. This is visible in the oldest written materials discovered by archaeologists, most of which concern myths about the origins of the cosmos, man or the laws governing man's place in the world. It seems that the origins of all religions (and scientific systems) can be found in stories known as "myths". Many of these mythical stories still function in universalistic religions, in artistic works and in popular works classified as mass culture.
Participants of the proposed classes will have the opportunity to become familiar with: selected mythological systems of peoples of Europe and the Middle East (for comparison, also in North America) and with various theoretical approaches developed by social sciences to the analysis of myths.
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Knows and understands basic sociological concepts
Is aware of social differentiation and existing social inequalities, as well as their impact on the life of individuals and the functioning of social groups
Has basic knowledge about the types of social ties and the rules that govern them
Understands the social nature of relationships between individuals, social groups and social institutions
Has basic knowledge about the mechanisms of social group dynamics and interdependencies between groups and individuals
Has basic knowledge of problems stemming from the cultural diversity of modern society
Has basic knowledge of the criteria of inference correctness
Has basic knowledge of the norms and rules governing social structures and institutions
Has basic knowledge about the processes forming the basis of social stability and change, and understands their nature
Knows the most important processes and ideas of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, which have shaped the face of the modern world
Is aware of the consequences of choosing a particular theoretical perspective
Can interpret past and present social events (political, cultural, and economic) using sociological concepts and theories
Can use basic theoretical categories to describe social changes in modern societies
Can use ethical norms and rules in research practice
Can use academic knowledge acquired in social practice
Can describe the role of culture in the life of the individual and society
Can comprehend a scientific text and identify its main theses and the author’s arguments, as well as discuss them
Can share the acquired sociological knowledge
Knows and observes the rules of professional ethics, including those pertaining to intellectual property
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