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Write an essay on one innovation which you consider to have made a significant impact on modern life (maximum, including references – 4000 words)
This will be a research based piece of work and should include:
An academic literature review
A report on the innovation case study of your choice
A discussion and reflection on the relationship between the ideas in the literature consulted and the details of the case.
Conclusion

Essay Instructions: Introduction to Mythology and Modern Life
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: The First Storyteller (Vol. 1); The Power of Myth. Chapters 1 & 3.
The Hero''s Journey
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: The Hero''s Adventures (Vol. 2); The Power of Myth. Chapter 5.
The Message and the Myth
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth:The Message of the Myth (Vol. 3); The Power of Myth. Chapter 2.
Sacrifice and Bliss
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: Sacrifice and Bliss (Vol. 4); The Power of Myth. Chapter 4.
Love and the Goddess
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: Love and the Goddess (Vol. 5);The Power of Myth. Chapters 6-7.
Masks of Eternity
Readings:
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: Masks of Eternity (Vol. 6): The Power of Myth. Chapter 8.
Myths of Creative Struggle, Myths of Time
Readings:
Once and Future Myths. Chapters 1-2.
Myths of Mentorship and Travel
Readings:
Once and Future Myths. Chapters 3-4.
Assignments
First case studies paper due.
Prepare a paper presenting a case study of myth in the modern world. 2- pages single-spaced. Choose a news story, or the story of someone''s life and relate it to the hero''s journey or to a particular myth. Do you see parallels between this story and the myth? Make a comparison, and relate this to life in the modern world. Some places to look for inspiration and resources include New York Times: On this Day in History and 80 Days that Changed the World. See the essay about Private Jessica Lynch in Module One as an example of how a myth can be related to current events, including important cultural dimensions. The Avatars in Oz essay provides another example. And the Myths for Today web site provides some examples. The textbook Once and Future Myths features a series of essays relating ancient myths to the author''s present day life.

Avatars in Oz: http://www.tech-head.com/oz.htm
This Day in History: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/index.html

Essay Instructions: This paper is not primarily about cell phones or their role in modern life. Instead, I want you to take a deeper perspective - long before electronics held sway over modern societies, technology was an integral part of the human endeavor. Analyze this in general terms - don't et too specific. You may want to explore everything from monumental architecture and agriculture to war and international trade. Make sure to discuss how technology has impacted on nature historically.

Essay Instructions: Choose only ONE question.(2500 words)

1. Discuss the influence of Orientalism on Romanticism in 19th century French painting. Support your answer with discussion of works by TWO different artists.

2. The Paris of the 1860s and 1870s was a brand new creation, equipped with boulevards, cafes, parks, great Exhibitions and suburban resorts – the birthplace of those habits of leisure and consumption that we call 'modern life'. T.J. Clark argues that modern art emerged from this encounter. Discuss this view with reference to the art of Manet.

3. Discuss the influence of 'primitivism' in the art of the 'Expressionists'. Support your discussion with critical analysis of THREE works by ONE artist from this period.
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