Universität Wien

150229 VO+UE East Asian Mythology (2010W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

(Wed.) 3.11.2010: 10:00-14:00
(Thu.) 4.11.2010: 13:30-16:00
(Fri.) 5.11.2010: 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00
(Sat.) 6.11.2010: 10:00-14:00

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 03.11. 10:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
  • Thursday 04.11. 13:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
  • Friday 05.11. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
  • Friday 05.11. 14:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18
  • Saturday 06.11. 10:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Sinologie 2 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-18

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

1. Mythical cosmogonies. Illustrious creators of the world: Pangu, Fuxi & Nüwa, Izanagi & Izanami etc.
2. Foundation myths and their impact throughout history. Mythical ancestors and divine descendants
3. Cultural heros and protectors of the cosmic order
4. The Sun, the Moon and the stars: an iconographic study
5. Directional divinities and funerary art
6. Sacred topography: worshipped mountains, sacred rivers and islands of the blessed
7. The underworld and its messengers
Note: The narrative accounts of the myths (compulsory reading) will be provided in class, for each particular theme.

Assessment and permitted materials

Class participation (20%)
Essay (30%) - theme to be announced at the beginning of course
Final exam (50%) - Saturday, November 6th, 12:00-14:00

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Detect and interpret the main themes and motifs of a mythological narrative
- Recognize the iconography of various myths that have persistently been represented in East Asian art over the centuries
- Study the intricate relationship between myths and history

Examination topics

- A comparative approach to the different mythological traditions of China, Korea and Japan
- Analysis of the historical evolution of several prominent myths and their impact upon modern culture

Reading list

Association in the course directory

WM4b, 1000, JMA M9, KMA M2

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