Elementary School: The Making of a Super Hero

Embark on the hero's journey, crafting superheroes with real-world influence.

 

Joseph Campbell was an American writer focused on mythology. His writings spanned the entire spectrum of human experience through which he based his life philosophy on “follow your bliss.” Based on Campbell’s works, students will explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world.
Through video clips, presentations, discussions and group work, participants will learn about the concept of the hero’s journey as described by Campbell. Students will then look at heroes in literature, TV shows, graphic novels and movies. Subsequently, they will learn the attributes of a hero, identify their own “super powers,” and explore how science, technology, psychology and medicine contribute to today’s heroes.  

What You Will Learn

Students in Ignite Student Interest in Elementary School: The Making of a Super Hero will:

• Explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world
• Examine superhero stories and their impact across the media
• Create a super hero and a blueprint for their existence
• Learn about superheroes’ journeys including The Odyssey, Harry Potter and more
• Discuss ways that science, technology and medicine make super hero powers more possible

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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment. 

Course Number: COGS-90014
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024

$175

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• SECTION ID:

  180092

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Cervantes, Lizeth

  Ms. Cervantes received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Political Science with a minor in English. During college, she started tutoring as part of her work-study program. It was then that she realized she enjoyed working with young minds. After college, she worked with Native American Students for over ten years. Currently, she works for a non-profit organization that provides legal education and free legal consultation to the underserved population. In her free time, she is also pursuing a certificate program to become a certified court interpreter.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 5/31/2024.
  

• NOTE:

  This is a live online course. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom information (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's account). Students must come prepared to class sessions with a pen/pencil and notebook/paper. Contact srs@ucsd.edu with questions. If a student decides to drop from the course, they can receive a full refund until 5/13/24 and a half refund until 5/31/24. No refunds will be granted starting 6/1/24.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/22/2024	Mon	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/23/2024	Tue	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/24/2024	Wed	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/25/2024	Thu	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/26/2024	Fri	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.