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In spite of being one of the major social scientific thinkers of the 20th century, C.G. Jung is virtually ignored in the academy today. Because of an unfortunate labeling of this work as mystical, Jung is disparaged by most social scientists, many of whom have only read Jung through his popularizers. Much of what Jung had to say is in striking parallel to ideas current in feminism, postmodernism, and reflexive anthropology. This course will examine works by Jung, post-Jungians, and critics of Jung t o understand the strengths and weaknesses in his thinking for the study of religion. Included in topics to be explored are the notions of archetypes, the collective unconscious, the shadow, Jung's use of gendered language, the idea of evolving consciousness, and dream interpretation.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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