Goddess in Myth and Literature (Tacoma), 1991 - 1991

Sub-Series — folders: 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of Ratna Roy's academic portfolio from 1988 to 2009. It includes faculty evaluations of Roy written by students, the syllabi, covenants, and descriptions of programs that Roy taught, and her self evaluations, as well as the evaluations of her by other faculty, and her evaluations of them. It also includes personal papers that relate to her position at TESC and the programs that she taught.

Dates

Creation: 1991 - 1991

Extent

2 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Class Description

"The program explored critically the myths, archeological data, historical essays, creative writing, and dances on the theme of the 'Goddess' in Europe, Africa, and South Asia. Students were required to keep a critical journal along with on of self-exploration on the class discussions and the required readings: Ivan van Sertima (ed.), Black Women in Antiquity, Ajit Mookerjee, Kali the Feminine Force;and excerpts from Edward C. Whitmont's Return of the Goddess. As a class students watched some folms and videos, such as the Joseph Campbell interviews, Satyajit Ray's Devi, and The Warrior Queen. They also participated in a movement medidation workshop, based on the age-old classical dance traditions of India." - Program Description (1991)