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RELI394
A Critical Assessment of C.G. Jung
RELI394 FA
Next Offered in 9899 FA
In spite of being one of the major social scientific
thinkers of the twentieth 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,
post-modernism, and relfexive anthropology. This course
will examine works by Jung, post-Jungians, and critics of
Jung in order to 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.
MAJOR READINGS
Jung, THE PORTABLE JUNG, MAN AND HIS SYMBOLS
Whitmont, THE SYMBOLIC QUEST: BASIC CONCEPTS OF ANALYTICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Abrams, THE SHADOW IN AMERICA: RECLAIMING THE SOUL OF A
NATION
Jaffe, FROM THE LIFE AND WORK OF J.G. JUNG and THE MYTH OF
MEANING IN THE WORK OF C.G. JUNG
Jacobi, COMPLEX/ARCHETYPE/SYMBOL IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF C.G.
JUNG
Von Franz, THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANING OF REDEMPTION MYTHS IN
FAIRY TALES
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short writing assignments,
midterm, and final research paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students must be
prepared to read lengthy assignments for each class, and to
be called upon to introduce the material for that class.
This course fulfills a "Critical Theory" requirement for
Religion majors.
Students should be in touch with Professor Smyers regarding
requirements prior to the first class.
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: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS RELI
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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