神話，並非如一般人所認為的，僅只反映出一民族未臻文明階段前之原始思維與宗教性格。事實正好相反。一民族之文明發展、乃至其思維模式，往往從作為始點的神話階段便已奠定了基礎。中西方神話思想的差異，因而從一開始，便已決定雙方文明往後截然不同的發展走向（中國文化之發展固非始於神話，然而仍可從目前所能閱讀到的神話故事及文獻中，比較其與西方神話思維的實質差異）。閱讀神話，實可有這層意義及認識。神話故而並非只是單純對於神靈世系或神靈性格的描述、非只反映了神話作者之想像力或創造力；而更直接反映了一民族文明之思維方式、及其看待世界與人類存在處境時之一種真理觀法。而這種觀法，直至文明的今日，仍然起著主導性之影響及作用。
本課程的設計，試圖透過對中西方神話之閱讀，從中說明、展示在每個神話故事背後所蘊含的內在意義與精神，並作出比較與整理。讓同學能進而了解神話內涵更為深遠且嚴肅之意義；同時對於神話作者在傳述這些神話時之心懷與真實用意，能有相應的認識，從中對自我之生命與價值觀、人生態度有所反省。期能藉由神話的閱讀，啟發學員的思考能力及對於自我人生的省思。
課程具體之教學目標如下：
1.透過中西方神話經典的導讀，使同學們瞭解神話思維對於中西雙方文明所產生的決定性影響及意義。
2.透過若干主題式的討論，例如對中西方神話在創世問題、力量觀、婚姻觀、以及對於文明看法的差異情形進行分析與解說，使同學們瞭解神話思想對於現代社會的影響力與指示作用。
3.透過小組分組報告的方式，教導同學們針對主題進行資料蒐集與整理的基本能力，以及表達、思辨、提問反應、分析整合、台風等諸向能力，同時培養同學們團隊分工合作的精神。Myths are not as considered by ordinary people, but only reflect the original thinking and religious personality before the unity of a nation. The fact is exactly the opposite. The development of the civilization of the nation, and even its thinking model, often laid the foundation from the mythical stage as the starting point. The differences in Chinese and Western mythology, so from the beginning, have decided that the civilization of both sides has a very different development trend in the future (the development of Chinese culture is not in mythology, but it can still be read from the myths and documents that can be read. Compare the substantial differences with Western mythology). Reading myths can really have this meaning and understanding. Myths are not just descriptions of the gods of the gods or gods, and non -reflecting the imagination or creativity of the myth author only reflect the way of thinking of the civilization of the national civilization and the fact that the truth of the world and the human existence of the world Observation. And this kind of view, until today's civilization, still plays a dominant impact and role.
The design of this course tries to explain and show the inherent meaning and spirit of Chinese and Western mythology, showing and displaying the inherent meaning and spirit behind every mythology, and make comparison and finishing. Let students understand the connotation of mythology more profound and serious; at the same time, the mind and real intention of the myth author can have a corresponding understanding of the heart and real intention of the mythology, and reflect on the life and values of the self and the attitude of life. In the future, I can use mythology to inspire students' thinking ability and think about self -life.
The specific teaching goals of the course are as follows:
1. Through the classics of Chinese and Western mythology, students understand the decisive impact and significance of mythical thinking on the civilization of both Chinese and Western sides.
2. Through a number of theme discussions, such as the analysis and explanation of the differences in Chinese and Western mythology in the creation of the world, the perspective of strength, the marriage concept, and the differences in the civilization view, so that students understand the influence and instructions of mythology on modern society. effect.
3. Through the group group reporting method, teach students the basic ability of data collection and sorting on the theme, as well as the ability of expressing, speculative, questioning, analysis and integration, typhoon and other direction, and to cultivate the spirit of the classmates teamwork and cooperation.
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赫西俄德（Hesiod）：《神譜》、《工作與時日》，臺灣商務印書館，1999
讓‧皮埃爾‧韋爾南(Jean Pierre Vernant)：《神話與政治之間》，三聯書店，2001
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HeSIOD EPIC Cycle Homerica H.G. Evelyn-White Harvard University Press 1959
Homer: "Iliate", "Odyssey", Owl Publishing House, 2004
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Jean Pierre Vernant: "Between Myth and Politics", Sanlian Bookstore, 2001
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Wen Yiduo: "Myth Research", Chengdu, Bashu Book Club, 2002
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 Secondary entrance examination |
30 | 筆試 |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
40 | 筆試 |
| 平時成績平時成績 Usual grade |
10 | 出席 |
