Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) 333
Goddess Mythology, Women's Spirituality, and Ecofeminism (Revision 1)
Revision 1 closed, replaced by current version.
Opened August 27, 2010. WGST 333 replaces WMST 333.
Delivery Mode: Individualized study; video component.*
*Overseas students, please contact the University Library before registering in a course that has an audio/visual component.
Credits:3
Area of Study:Humanities
Prerequisite:None
Precluded Course:WMST 333. (WGST 333 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for WMST 333.)
Centre:Centre for Work and Community Studies
WGST 333 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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Overview
WGST 333 examines the evolution, fragmentation and recreation of spiritual traditions, myths and legends associated with the goddess. The course explores the symbolic significance of female divinity and the impact of its loss on all aspects of Western culture. By critically reflecting on how spiritual symbols have been used historically to empower and disempower women, the course draws connections between the sacred legacy of the goddess and women's relationship to the contemporary environmental movement.
Outline
Unit 1: Goddess and Her Mythologies
Unit 2: Upper Palaeolithic and Neolithic Goddess Mythology
Unit 3: Sumerian-Babylonian and Egyptian Goddess Mythology: Introduction to Ecofeminism
Unit 4: Goddesses in Greek Mythology
Unit 5: Goddess Mythology in the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Unit 6: Ecofeminism, Goddess Mythology and Political Action
Evaluation
To receive credit for WGST 333, you must achieve a grade of at least 50 percent on the assignments and a course composite grade of at least "D" (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Tutor Telephone Review | Research Essay (2000-2500 words) | Essay (4500-5000 words) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | 35% | 50% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Baring, Anne and Jules Cashford. 1993 The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of an Image, NY: Penquin.
Carol Adams, ed. 1994. Ecofeminism and the Sacred. NY: Continuum.
Other Materials
The course materials also include a study guide and a student manual.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 1, Jan 12/01.
Last updated by SAS 05/26/2015 14:36:13
