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Wk 10 Film: Orphee Aux Enfers          Ovid -  Ovid - Week 10                             Ovid – pp 234 – 261
(Mar 22/24) Adaptation of myth                            (Orpheus & Eurydice – death of Orpheus)

Tennessee William's "Orpheus Descending" (aka "Fugitive Kind")

 Film: "Black Orpheus"        "Final Black Orpheus scene"         

Wk 11     Backstory of Troy  A                       B                                                 Odyssey, Books 1-4
(Mar 29/31) Essays Due – 31st      Ody 1-4                           Penelope's Song - YouTube

Wk 12 Odysseus appears at last!                                                                         Odyssey, Books 5-8
(Apr 5/7) Test 3 – 7th               Ody. 5-8              Calypso's Goodbye


Wk 13 Sagas & Songs: Faraway Places with strange-sounding names…               Odyssey, Books 9-12
(Apr 12/14) Ody. 9-12
                  The Sirens - Greek Song              The Sirens - O Brother Where Art Thou

Wk 14 Home at last! (cf. homecoming vets)                                                         Odyssey, Books 13-16
(Apr 19) Ody. 13-16            The Odyssey - full movie
____________________Spring Holiday_____________________

Wk 15 Values of Home and values of travel                                                       Odyssey, Books 17-20
(Apr 26/28) Ody. 17-20      Ody 17-20    Ithaca - YouTube, by Cavafy  (Second version: Ithaca
                          

Wk 16 What now? (cf. Tennyson & Brooke)   Ody. 21-24                               Odyssey, Books 21-24
(May 3/5) Test 4 – 5th   Slaughter of Suitors      Odysseus' First Interview with Penelope

                                                       Final – Tuesday, May 10th, 8:45 am

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus
Course: LLT 121 fulfills 3 hours of General Education requirements under the area of inquiry "Culture & Society". As such, it aims at the General Education Goals under both Part One: Intellectual Abilities and Dispositions and Part Two, B. Understanding Culture and Society. The details of these goals are laid out at the following web site and factor into the specific sectional course objectives: http://www.missouristate.edu/GeneralEducation/Faculty_Senate_Approved_GenEd.htm . As an honors section, this class will provide enhanced opportunities to engage primary source material and to enjoy “hands-on” class activities.

LLT 121 also connects to the MSU Public Affairs mission by addressing two of the main themes of Public Affairs: (1) Ethical Leadership (in the study of ancient heroes) and (2) Cultural Competency (in understanding ancient European societies and their concerns and the values they contributed to western civilization).

LLT 121 is an introduction to the principal tales of ancient Greece, particularly those which form the mythic heritage of Greece and Rome and which now serve as the common tradition and cultural legacy of the west and, in particular, as the store of symbols and icons from which we draw in expressing values and communicating interests.

Specific Course Objectives:

• To instill a familiarity with basic Greek and Roman myths as shown in ability to speak and write about them and to recognize references to them in art, literature, and music.
• To encourage the understanding of the sources and cultural functions of these tales in their original contexts as shown by an ability to recognize and interpret both ancient and modern uses of myth with special attention to the human values expressed by these myths and to the leadership qualities accorded to mythic heroes.
• To promote the appreciation of the ongoing power of ancient myth and its use in contemporary times, as shown by the recognition of the various uses of myths in today’s culture.
• To advance an appreciation for the ancient poetic sources of myth through assimilation of primary sources as shown by a familiarity with Ovid’s, Euripides’, and Homer’s works.

Class: Class time will be spent in a combination of lecture, discussion, and films. You are responsible for reading and pondering assigned material in advance of the class in which it will be covered, for attending promptly and cheerfully, and for chewing over the material in class with gusto and thoughtfulness. To prime our conversational pumps, you should always come to class with at least one question prepared in writing prompted by that week’s reading assignment. [These may be collected on occasion, so make them good.]

Testing: There will be 4 tests and a final exam during the term. The tests will total 100 points (25 points each), the final exam, 25 points. All exams will cover the information from our primary sources (who, what, where, and when of myth), class handouts, lectures, graphic representations, discussions, activities, and whatever else is pertinent. Study guides for all tests and for the final will be available by link to the online course page.

Essay: There will be one 3-5 page essay, hard copy due in class on March 31st. (Please note, I do not accept electronic transmission unless approved by me in advance.) You may choose any one of the following five options on which to write. You many use no sources beyond the primary texts and your own ruminations. Your essay will be worth 25 points.

Topics:
1. Ovid’s relevance to Modern Love
2. Euripides’ relevance to Modern Women
3. Ovid’s relevance to Modern Marriage
4. Ovid’s relevance to Modern Values
5. Topic of your own devising approved in advance by your instructor

Participation: Participation will be assessed based on faithful attendance and lively engagement as shown by discussion, raising questions, comments, and general sharing in the work of the class. This is your class, and its level of interest depends upon the contributions of each and every students. Excessive absences will certainly impair your ability to perform on tests. If you should miss class, it is your responsibility alone to acquire notes and information from other students. (Do feel free, however, to e-mail me at any time with questions about the material or about assignments.) If you wish to present, individually or in a group, on one of the readings of the class, please do volunteer.

Notate Bene: There will be no make-ups on tests without my permission prior to the day in question. Medical absences should be verified by a physician’s note. However, in the case of a natural disaster (e.g., blizzard, ice storm, flood, and plague of locusts) we shall adjust the schedule as appropriate. Risk neither life nor limbs. In the event of inclement weather, if you suspect the roads are impassible, you should check the course page to see whether class has been cancelled or call Mrs. Burlison, MCL Executive Secretary, at 836-5122.

There will be absolutely no fudging on the official date and time of the final exam (Tuesday, May 10th). Do not ask. A necessary (but not sufficient) requirement for any change of an individual’s final schedule is the written permission of that student’s college dean.

Grading: At the end of term, the point total for the tests and final will be added (along with any possible bonus points) and a grade will be assigned on the basis of the percentage achieved out of the total possible points according to the following scale: 100-90% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% = D; 0-59% = F.

The approximate percentage breakdown of the course work is as follows:

4 tests = 100 points or 57 %
Essay = 25 points or 14.3%
Participation = 25 points or 14.3 %
Final = 25 points or 14.3 % Total: 175 points

If you feel that I have misjudged your performance on any point, please arrange a conference with me and make your case. (Note the Procedures below.)

Procedures for Grade Inquiries: To raise an enquiry about course formalisms (grades, procedures, progress) you should consult your instructor in the first instance. Should we be unable to resolve the matter, I shall then refer you to Professor Madeleine Hooper, Head of Modern & Classical Languages, as the next step in the process. All inquiries about individual grading during the term should be made within one week of the date on which the quiz/exam/paper in question was returned to the class. Questions about final course grades should be raised within one semester.

Courtesies: Please attend to ordinary courtesies and show due respect to other members of the class, to the instructor, and to any and all bystanders. Further, as late arrivals to and early departures from class can be both rude and disruptive to the entire group, do not come late or leave prematurely except under extreme duress. If special circumstances pertain (e.g., a 50-mile drive coming in), please let me know at the start of term.

Integrity: I presume at the outset that everyone is of the highest moral character and probity. However, in a case of suspected cheating or plagiarism (‘Plagiarism’ means the theft of intellectual property, stealing the ideas or words of another and passing them off as one’s own.), I shall return the assignment without a grade, and the student must see me immediately. If good faith has been restored, a grade will be given. In the case of unquestioned dishonesty, the test or written material will be given an automatic zero; and the student must still see me immediately. In the latter instance, the student will be counseled to drop the course and the Academic Integrity Council may be notified.

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 Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, available at www.missouristate.edu/policy/academicintegritystudents.htm. You are also responsible for understanding and following any additional academic integrity policies specific to this class (as outlined by the instructor). Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this policy. If you are accused of violating this policy and are in the appeals process, you should continue participating in the class.
Accommodations: To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Director of the Disability Resource Center, Plaster Student Union, Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 or (417) 836-6792 (TTY), www.missouristate.edu/disability. Students are required to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations. The Disability Resource Center 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.
Nondiscrimination 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, Park Central Office Building, 117 Park Central Square, Suite 111, (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 your instructor’s Department Head, of Professor Madeleine Hooper, Head, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, 223 Siceluff Hall.
Please visit the OED website at www.missouristate.edu/equity/.
Emergency Response (required by Provost’s office)

Students who require assistance during an emergency evacuation must discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Services. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

For additional information students should contact the Disability Resource Center http://www.missouristate.edu/disability/, 836-4192 (PSU 405), or Larry Combs, Interim Assistant Director of Public Safety and Transportation at 836-6576.

For further information on Missouri State University’s Emergency Response Plan, please refer to the following web site: http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/erp.htm

Cell Phone Policy (required by Provost’s office): As a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students who are members of the community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, the Office of the Provost prohibits the use by students of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent (vibrate) mode and ordinarily should not be taken out during class. Given the fact that these same communication devices are an integral part of the University’s emergency notification system, an exception to this policy would occur when numerous devices activate simultaneously. When this occurs, students may consult their devices to determine if a university emergency exists. If that is not the case, the devices should be immediately returned to silent mode and put away. Other exceptions to this policy may be granted at the discretion of the instructor.
Dropping a Class: It is your responsibility to understand the University’s procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, contact the Office of the Registrar at 836-5520. See Academic Calendars (http://calendar.missouristate.edu/academic.aspx) for deadlines.