PGDIS 506 Myth, Meanings and Indigenous Epistemology (2 Credits)
About This Course
The question of knowledge, knowing and the way of knowing are important to Indigenous studies. One important tool in this is Myth as a means of knowing. A full course on Myth, Meanings and Indigenous Epistemology is offer to bridge the gap. Myth for Indigenous people is not unreal but a different way of knowing as well as an expression of that knowing. The course expects both the re-collection of the myths and exploration of their meanings.
Objectives
- To re-look at Myths and its components
- To equip the students with necessary knowledge and skill to read and understand myths better
- To see the reality more integral and richer through the lenses of myths
Learning Objectives
Requirements
- Armstrong, Karen, A Short History of Myth (Edinburgh: Canongate Books Ltd, 2006)
- Dena, Lal, Hmar Folk Tales (New Delhi: Scholar Publishing House, 1995)
- Goswami, Tarun, Kuki Life and Lore (Assam: North Cachar Hills District Council, 1985)
Curriculum
Unit I: Understanding the nature of Myth
Unit II: Myths and Meanings
Unit III: An exploration of myths and their meanings for today
Your Instructors
Fr Peter Haokip
Core Faculty
- Episcopal Vicar, Professor Emeritus, Oriens Theological College, Shillong, Mawlai- 793 008, Meghalaya.
- Professor of OT, Hebrew, Latin, Tribal hermeneutics, contextual theology
- Regular member of seminar and contributor on Tribal theology for over ten years at north eastern regional social research centre, Guwahati
- Regular participant and contributor of seminars conducted by Sanskriti: North East Social Research Centre, Guwahati for over 10 years