FYE 1330 Myth & Ritual through the Lens of Big History

What are the stories that shape us? The reading, discussion and performance of myths and rituals from diverse cultures of the world-from early human to contemporary mythologies-shed light on the implications of the Big History narrative as humankind imagines the origins of the universe, seeks understanding of the present, and attempts to shape the future. Prerequisite: FYE 1001 or FYE 2000.