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PARTICIPATIONActive participation is expected of all students, but the level and amount of your engagement is graded. Although participation is only 5% of the course grade it could ensure an A rather than an A- as your final grade. Participating means coming to class having read the Required Reading, prepared to ask and answer questions and to share any pertinent observations. Remember too that the more you engage, the more interesting the class will be not only for you, but also for everyone else (professor included).5
QUIZZESOne of the ways your preparation will be evaluated is through 8 quizzes on assigned readings of Ancient authors and Ancient 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 5 and 10 minutes to answer. The quiz dates are inserted in the course schedule. The 2 quizzes with the lowest score will be excluded from the final tally. Each of the remaining 6 quizzes is therefore worth 5% of your final grade. Please be aware that if you miss a quiz -for any reason, including illness- you will not be able to make it up (it will be the one not tallied). 30
2 ANALYTICAL PAPERSStudents are responsible for two analytical essays; each must be 1500 words (c. 4-5 double-spaced pp) and is worth 15% of your final grade. Two abstracts (100 words), one for each essay, must also be turned two wekks prior to the final essays (they are not graded, but failing to turn them in will affect your paper grade). Early abstracts and papers welcome, late abstracts and papers not accepted. One of the two essays must focus on a classical myth as it is narrated by one or two of the Ancient Greek and Roman texts assigned for the course. The other must focus on a classical myth as it is re-presented on 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 reading of the texts and images you have chosen. Guidelines for the Abstracts and the Papers will be posted on MY JCU and we will be discussing them in class on in the third week of the course. Please come prepared with any questions. If you have additional questions on topics, content, structure, bibliography, etc. set up an appointment at least a week prior the due dates. 30/ 15 EACH
EXAMSBoth exams are 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. They are based on lectures and required reading assignments. A review sheet will be provided the week before each exam; a review session will take place during the last scheduled class before each exams. The mid-term exam takes place during regular class time. It will cover material studied until that date. It consists in 3 short answer questions (10 minutes for each question; 60% of the exam grade- or 20% for each question) and 1 short essay (30 minutes; 40% of the exam grade; you will be given a choice of 2). The final exam takes place during exam week (exact date, time and classroom TBA) and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is cumulative and 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 3)MID-TERM:15/ FINAL 20

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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.
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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