Syllabus for Week of February 3
Monday
- Reading the section of Jung entitled "The Shadow" in our text, and then discussing chapter three and four of Like Water for Chocolate, wherein Gertrudis departs Mama Elena's ranch naked, riding horseback with Juan, a soldier in Poncho Villa's army, AND Tita assumes the mantle of motherhood for her sister, Rosaura.
- HW: Read chapter five of Like Water for Chocolate.
Tuesday
- Reading "Sex and Gender," from Jung together. Discussion of chapter five of Like Water for Chocolate. What happens that causes Tita to withdraw from life? What conclusions can we make about Mama Elena in light of the Jung? What sense can we make of Tita?
- HW: Reading chapter six of LWFC.
Wednesday
- Discussion of the chapter, and Dr. John's saving of Tita. Why causes Tita's psychic break, and can she recover from it? And if she can, how so? We will watch a few minutes from the film "Today's Special."
- HW: Read chapter seven of LWFC.
Thursday
- Starting with a selection from Jung, reading aloud together the section on "Animus and Anima" on page 71. Then watching a good portion of the film "Today's Special," starting at minute 26:00 and continuing through the end of the period.
- HW: Read chapters "August" and "September" for class on Friday.
Friday
- Today we will cover three sections from the Jung, including: "A self-regulating system," "A programme for life," and "Archetypal expectations." We will discuss these, as well as chapters eight and nine.
- HW: Finish reading the novel for Monday.