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Apr 27, 2024
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LAS 217 - Heroes Among Us? 3 hours
In the context of community, we will look at heroes (or people presumed to be heroes) in history and in contemporary culture. We’ll explore the meaning/meanings of heroism today and discuss whom we think of as heroic, looking at both personal heroes as well publicly acknowledged heroes. Some compelling questions may include, how does a community define heroism? Is the idea of “hero” different from culture to culture or decade to decade? How are heroes different from other people? What defining characteristics do heroes share across cultures and across decades? How do and should we honor heroes? Do each of us have the potential to be a hero? Our class will discuss the common text, Diane Eck’s Encountering God, as well as a variety of texts and media, including folk literature (myths/fairy tales), biography, memoir, poetry, and video as we explore the relationship between a community and its heroes.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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