Myth, Magic, and Movies
PSYC 111
Fall 2016 not offered
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We will examine how the mythic is made and what purposes myth and magic serve in modern culture. Guided by classic psychoanalytic ideas, we will seek to understand both the conscious and unconscious power of myths. The seven volumes in J. K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER series will be the core texts for the course, and we will explore how these texts were transformed by the eight Potter movies. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
J.K. Rowling, HARRY POTTER, Vols. 1-7
1: 978-0590353427
2: 978-0439064873
3: 978-0439136365
4: 978-0439139601
5: 978-0439358071
6: 978-0439785969
7: 978-0545139700
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Examinations and Assignments:
Five papers and a final assignment. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is NOT an FYI. Enrollment is by POI and is open to all years.
In addition to submitting a POI request, please also send an e-mail to rsteele@wesleyan.edu telling me why you want to take Myth, Magic & Movies.
It would be good if you had read all the HARRY POTTER books before. Only one Wesleyan Univ. course can be taken as non-graded towards the major. |
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