GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
TBD | | |
Résumés (8) | Short paragraphs written at the beginning of the class on a prompt based on the readings or class discussions. | 20% |
Midterm Paper | The midterm paper of 3 pages will be written on a topic of interest chosen by the student
or in consultation with the instructor. This paper should NOT be descriptive, i.e. a review
of a myth or retelling of the myth, but a critical and analytical discussion of a myth or
mythical theme such as the Medea myth, the myth of Io, one of the Homeric Hymns etc. | 30% |
Final Paper (5pages) | This paper will be an analytical discussion of a myth not discussed in class but following the methodology
of interpretation as done with other myths in class. Like the midterm paper, it should not be descriptive.
In addition, each student will give a short, oral review of the paper to the entire class during the final
class period. | 40% |
Participation | Demonstration in classes that the reading has been done and digested. Comments, questions, discussion. | 10% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cour BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments. CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings. DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail. FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
As this is an intensive, summer session, no absences can be allowed.
Attendance at all sessions is required.
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Session | Session Focus | Reading Assignment | Other Assignment | Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
Week I: Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3 | Introduction to the course: logistics, review of content, evaluation criteria,
procedures. What is myth? Relation of myth to religion, history, philosophy, literature. Methodology of the humanities and sciences. Overview of Greek history and cultural developments. Review of K. Armstrong, Homer, Iliad.
| Karen Armstrong, A Short History of Myth (all). Homer, Iliad, Books 1, 11, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24. | Hesiod, Theogony, Works and Days
FG Chapter I, II, III, IV | |
Week II: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 | Review and discuss: Homer (continued). Hesiod, Theogony, Works and Days.
FG: Chapters I - IV, In-class: Plato, "Myth of the Cave" | Sophocles, Oedipus Rex, Euripides, Bacchae. Aeschylus, Oresteia
FG: Chapters V - VII
| Midterm Exam: Thursday, July 10, afternoon | |
Week III: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 | Review and discussion: Aeschylus, Oresteia, Sophocles, Oedipus Rex, Euripides, Bacchae
FG: Chapters V - VII, In-class reading: Plato, "Myth of Er" | Vergil, Aeneid, Books 1,2,4,6,8
FG: Chapter VIII | Ovid, Metamorphoses, (selection to be announced.)
Oral reports due in week 4: topics and criteria. | |
Week IV: Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24 | Review and discussion of Vergil, Aeneid, Books 1,2,4,6,8
Review and discussion of Ovid, Metamorphoses: based on oral reports | Continued reading of Ovid, Metamorphoses
Apuleius, "Cupid and Psyche" | | |
Week V: Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31 | Review and discussion of Ovid, Metamorphoses (selections), Oral reports (continued). Review and discussion of Apuleius, "Cupid and Psyche" | | Visit to the Villa Farnesina. Wednesday, July 30 in the morning. | |
Final Exam | Final Exam to be scheduled | | | |
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