LLT 121. Section 750 (iCourse), Fall 2014 |
Instructor: Dr. Edwin
Carawan |
Office: Siceluff 115, Phone: 836-4831 |
Office Hours: 12:30 MWF, 2pm
TTh |
Meetings: 5:30 W — Strong 202 |
E-mail: ECarawan@MissouriState.edu |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is the student's responsibility to attend
and take note of directions given at the orientation session at 5:30 pm, Wed.,
Aug. 20, 2014, and to study the
following:
TEXTS: Powell,
Classical Mythology (6-7 edns
preferred; just about any will do: Later chapters ‘slashed’ indicate change in
later edn)
Lattimore and Grene, The Greek
Tragedies, volume 1
LLT
121 Reading Guide and additional materials online at: Prof. Hughes' Myth Page.
Classical Mythology Telecourse Lectures (.m4v downloads at iTunes
University) MythLectures
on YouTube
COURSE DESCRIPTION: LLT 121: Classical Mythology is a class in the Missouri State University General Education program. It examines the diverse contributions made to human knowledge and experience by Classical Greco-Roman myth through cultural products such as art, music, and texts. The development of myths – that is, oral traditions once believed to be true – empowered ancient Greeks and Romans to chart humanity’s place in the universe and to contextualize pressing social questions such as class, gender, and race. Even in this age of science and social media, Classical myths continue to shape our consciousness of cultural and historical settings, both our own, and those of other people worldwide. By analyzing Classical myth as the fullest expression of ancient Greco-Roman cultural traditions and perspectives, students will develop an informed understanding of their own cultural contexts and to refine their thinking, believing, and acting toward success in a far more advanced but yet profoundly similar world.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES AND GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: As part of the
Missouri State University General Education program, LLT 121: Classical
Mythology fulfills a Knowledge of Human Cultures requirement. As detailed
below, the LLT 121 Course Objectives directly address the Specific Learning
Objectives (SLOs) for General Goal 9.
General Goal 9 (Humanities and the Arts): Students will cultivate their
intellect, imagination, and creativity as they develop an understanding of how
social, cultural, linguistic, artistic, religious, philosophical, and
historical contexts have shaped the thoughts and actions of people worldwide.
SLO 9.1: Understand how various forms of written, oral, musical, visual, and
bodily expression contribute to human knowledge and experience.
In LLT 121, students will learn to understand how Greco-Roman myth has
contributed, in its various modes of expression, to the knowledge and
experience of spatially and temporally diverse human cultures.
SLO 9.4: Interpret texts and other cultural products in ways that reflect
informed understanding of relevant contextual factors, including socio-cultural
influence and cultural traditions, perspectives, and behavioral patterns.
In LLT 121, students will learn to develop their understanding of cultural
influences, traditions, perspectives, and behavioral patterns via the close
study of Greco-Roman myth as represented in its diversity of expressions and
contexts.
SLO 9.5: Analytically compare the influences of community, institutions, and
other constructions such as class, gender, and race on the ways of thinking,
believing, and acting in cultural and historical settings other than one’s own.
In LLT 121, students will learn to construe their values and behaviors both
in their private lives and in the diverse society at large, as reflected in
course readings.
TESTING
AND GRADING: The student's work in the course will be
evaluated as follows: Average of Average of 4 hour Exams = 100%. Exams will consist of objective
(identification, short answer, matching) and essay (thesis statement, proof, conclusion) questions. These will
be largely, but not completely, non-comprehensive. Check Prof. Hughes' Examination Format Page
for details. Extra credit will not
be given under any circumstances. Final grades will be assigned on the
following basis: 90-100%= A; 80-89%= B; 70-79%= C; 60-69%= D; 59%-below= F.
Students with questions about the evaluation of their work should consult the
instructor immediately.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Missouri
State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and
maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she
has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address
inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity
and Diversity, Siceluff Hall 296, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e.,
concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your
instructor and can also be brought to the attention of the Modern and Classical
Languages Department Head.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY: To request academic accommodations
for a disability, contact the Director of Disability Services, Plaster Student
Union, Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 or (417) 836-6792 (TTY), http://www.missouristate.edu/disability. Students are required to provide documentation of
disability to Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations. Disability
Services refers some types of accommodation requests to the Learning Diagnostic
Clinic, which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological
disabilities. For information about testing, contact the Director of the
Learning Diagnostic Clinic, (417) 836-4787, http://psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Missouri
State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated
persons who accept the responsibility to practice personal and academic
integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the university’s
student honor code, Student Academic
Integrity Policies and Procedures, available at http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/3935.htm
and also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library. Any student
participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions
as described in this policy.
EXAM SCHEDULE: Important—
alternate exams meet at 9am Saturdays (elsewhere) and must be arranged at least
3 days in advance.
Date |
Event |
August |
|
Wednesday
20 |
Initial
Class Meeting in STRO 202 at 5:30pm |
|
|
September |
|
Saturday
20 |
Alternate
Exam 1* (Programs
1-9) |
Wednesday
24 |
Exam 1 (Programs 1-9) in
STRO 202 at 5:30pm |
|
|
October |
|
Saturday
18 |
Alternate
Exam 2* (Programs
10-21) |
Wednesday
22 |
Exam 2 (Programs 10-21)
in STRO 202 at 5:30pm |
|
|
November |
|
Saturday
15 |
Alternate
Exam 3* (Programs
22-32) |
Wednesday
19 |
Exam 3 (Programs 22-32)
in STRO 202 at 5:30pm |
|
|
December |
|
Wednesday
10 |
Final Exam
in STRO 202 at 5:45pm (follows University final schedule) |
READINGS: Important! The numbering of assignments and
lectures by chapter is based on an old edition of Powell’s text. There
will be discrepancies between the schedule below and more recent editions:
focus on the title to be sure you are in the right chapter. In preparing for
the exams use the lectures as a guide for what to focus on. The links to the Online Reading Guide
will also assist you in getting the best out of the textbook.
Exam I covers the following Unit, Chh. 1-6 (Lectures
1-9)
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Powell,
Chapters 1, 2, and 3 |
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Powell,
Chapter 4 |
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Powell, Chapter
5 |
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Powell,
Chapter 6 |
Exam II. Chh.
7-11/12 & Hippolytus (Lectures 10-21)
Powell,
Chapters 7 and 8 |
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Powell,
Chapters 9 and 11 |
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Powell,
Chapter 10 |
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Euripides, Hippolytus |
Grene, The Greek
Tragedies |
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Exam III Chh. 12/13 to 18/19 (Lectures 22-32)
Powell,
Chapters 12 and 14 |
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Powell,
Chapters 15 and 16 |
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Powell,
Chapters 13 and 18 |
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Powell,
Chapter 17 |
Exam
IV Chh. 19/20 to 22 (Lectures 33-38)
Sophocles,
Oedipus
the King |
Grene, The Greek
Tragedies |
Powell,
Chapters 19 and 20 |
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Powell,
Chapter 21 |