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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
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SYLLABUS
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GRADING POLICY
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| PARTICIPATION | In addition to attendance, active class participation is expected of all students. Participating effectively entails completing and taking notes on all "Required Reading" before class so that during class you can effectively engage: prepared to ask and answer questions and to share any pertinent observations. Remember too that the more you engage, the more fun the class will be not only for you but also for everyone else (prof. included!). Moreover, although participation is only 5% of the course grade it could ensure an A rather than an A- as your final grade. | 5 |
| QUIZZES | Your preparation during the term will also be evaluated through 7 quizzes on assigned readings of Ancient authors or images. The content of each quiz will vary from questions on basic information (main characters, plot, etc.) to critical analysis and interpretation. Depending on the nature of the questions, you will be given anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes to answer. The quiz dates are inserted in the course schedule. The quiz with the lowest scores will be excluded from the final tally. Each of the remaining 6 quizzes is therefore worth 5% of your final grade. | 30 |
| ANALYTICAL ESSAYS (X2) | Students are responsible for two analytical essays; each must be 1500 words (c. 4-5 double-spaced pp) and is worth 20% of your final grade. Two abstracts (100 words), one for each essay, must also be turned prior to the final essays (they are not graded, but failing to turn them in will affect your paper grade = you lose a ¼ of a grade; e.g. from a B+ to a B). One of the two essays must focus on a classical myth as narrated by one or more of the Ancient Greek and Roman texts assigned for the course. The other must focus on a classical myth as re-presented in an Ancient Greek or Roman period artwork (an artwork not discussed in class is acceptable). It is up to you which to write first. Both essays should be in depth, focused readings of Classical Myths as these are re-interpreted by individual authors and image-makers. They should demonstrate the analytical and critical skills you will acquire (and hone) during the semester. They are not research papers, but analytical essays, your own discursive critique of classical myths in Ancient texts and visual representations. The key words are describe, interpret and evaluate. This does not mean that you may not use secondary sources (appropriately cited, of course!) to help you historically contextualize and refine your arguments. But the analyses should be primarily based on your (informed) reading of the texts and images you have chosen
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| FINAL EXAM | The exam is structured to assess your knowledge of the content of the most important myths and their significance in general terms and as they were adapted to particular historical circumstances in both text and image. It based on required readings and lectures and is cumulative. A review sheet will be provided the week before the exam; a review session will take place during the last scheduled class before the exam. The exam takes place on Friday June 24 and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. It consists in 6 short answer questions (10 minutes for each question; 60% of the exam grade- or 10% for each question) and 2 short essays (30 minutes each; 40% of the exam grade or 20% each; you will be given a choice of 5). | 25 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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