Columbus State Community College Humanities Department. CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 PREREQUISITES: Placement in ENGL 1100

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1 Columbus State Community College Humanities Department Course and Number: Classical Mythology CLAS 1222 CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 PREREQUISITES: Placement in ENGL 1100 DESCRIPTION OF COURSE (AS IT APPEARS IN THE COLLEGE CATALOG): This course is an introduction to the world of mythology through the study of myths from Greece and Rome. The course explores some of the religious ideas, traditions and values that distinguish one civilization from another, while also indicating universally shared themes. Attention will be given to cultural expression of mythical themes in literature and art. LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. To become familiar with the Greek and Roman conception of the divine world. 2. To understand the nature of worship and the position of man in a world of powerful gods. 3. To learn many stories of myth through readings of great works of ancient literature. 4. To understand the cultural framework and expression of these religious beliefs. 5. Apply critical thinking to the analysis of primary and secondary sources. Be able to interpret primary sources within the historical context of the society that created them. 6. Articulate literary criticism and historical arguments in a variety of forms of communication. GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: Critical Thinking students will cultivate and apply critical thinking skills Effective Communication students will be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written Standard English Community & Civic Responsibility students will gain an appreciation for civic responsibility by becoming aware of social issues and formulating ethical responses. The general education goals listed above are further addressed in the Goals of the Course and the unit outline. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED: Smart classrooms or smart carts equipped with the most current systems to secure online capabilities.

2 TEXTBOOK, MANUALS, REFERENCES, AND OTHER READINGS: Hesiod Theogony (in the book The Poems of Hesiod. Trans. R.M. Frazer. Univ. of Oklahoma Press,1983) Selections of the Homeric Hymns from the web The Odyssey of Homer. trans. Robert Fagles. New York. Penguin Group, The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus. Trans. Robert Fagles. New York, Penguin Group, Ten Plays by Euripides. Trans. Moses Hadas and John McLean. Bantam Classics, Four Plays by Aristophanes: The Birds; The Clouds; The Frogs; Lysistrata. ReadaClassic, Ovid's Metamorphoses. Trans. Stanley Lombardo. Indiana, Hackett Publishing Co., GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture/ reading primary sources/ discussion/ cultural discussions with slides ASSESSMENT: (required wording) Columbus State Community College is committed to assessment (measurement) of student achievement of academic outcomes. This process addresses the issues of what you need to learn in your program of study and if you are learning what you need to learn. The assessment program at Columbus State has four specific and interrelated purposes: (1) to improve student academic achievements; (2) to improve teaching strategies; (3) to document successes and identify opportunities for program improvement; (4) to provide evidence for institutional effectiveness. In class you are assessed and graded on your achievement of the outcomes for this course. You may also be required to participate in broader assessment activities. STANDARDS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION: -study questions based on the primary source readings -quizzes -exams GRADING SCALE: % = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 59% and below= E

3 SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

4 UNITS OF INSTRUCTION Please provide a weekly course schedule indicating the Units of Instruction, learning objectives/goals, assigned readings, assignments, and exams. Week 1 - Unit of Instruction: Introduction to Mythology and Ancient Greek Religion/ The Creation -To define myth and its role in society, and to define the study of myth (mythology). --To locate geographically and chronologically the civilizations of the classical periods in Greece and Rome. --To distinguish between primary and secondary sources. -To survey how the ancient world is known and interpreted: through the work of archaeologists, art historians, and classicists. -To define a literary genre known as "epic" and survey its function within ancient society. -To reconstruct the Greco-Roman views of the universe: the respective roles of gods, heroes, humans and animals. -To understand the Ancient Greek conception of the Creation of the Universe. - Assigned Reading: Hesiod s Theogony; selections from the Homeric Hymns Week 2 - Unit of Instruction: Early Greek History (Bronze, Dark and Archaic Ages)/ Oral Poetry/The Hero --To trace the development of Greek culture from BC -To understand the process and power of oral poetry -To examine the element of the Hero and how Homer approaches this ideal. - Assigned Reading: Homer s Odyssey, Introduction and Books 1-4 Week 3 - Unit of Instruction: Odysseus the Hero?/ Rise of the Polis/ The Greek Way of Death - To analyze the nature of Odysseus heroism - To understand the development of the polis and its reflection in literature - To examine the ancient Greek conception of Death and the Afterworld - Assigned Reading: Homer s Odyssey, Books 5-12 Week 4 - Unit of Instruction: Odysseus Returns/ Wittiness/ Identity - To understand the issues of the return of Odysseus

5 - To examine examples of wittiness in Odysseus journey and his homecoming - To analyze the issue of identity- where it is lost, won or hidden as it relates to the overriding themes throughout the Odyssey - Assigned Reading: Homer s Odyssey, Books Week 5 - Unit of Instruction: Wittiness and Women - To examine the role of women in the Odyssey and also their power over men -To understand the importance of wittiness to Odysseus family - Assigned Reading: Homer s Odyssey, Books Week 6 - Unit of Instruction: Introduction to Tragedy/ Oracles/ Miasma/ Hubris -To consider the boundaries between state religions, mystery cults, and magical practices. - Investigation of the development of Greek ethical thought from epic to and then to philosophy in the 5th century BC. -Comprehension of the design and purpose of tragedy and comedy in Athens. - To study the examples of and role of oracles in ancient Greece - To understand the belief in miasma and purification and the expression of this in tragedy - To follow the ramifications of hubris in tragedy - Assigned Reading: Sophocles Oedipus Rex and Antigone Week 7 - Unit of Instruction: Women in Tragedy/ Witchcraft/ Nekyia -To examine the role of the woman in man s conception of intelligence, cleverness, hubris and loyalty - To examine the role of mother in Greek society - To compare Greek vs. barbarian images of society - To understand ancient belief in magic and witchcraft - To analyze the role of nekyia in a hero s quest - Assigned Reading: Euripides Medea and Alcestis Week 8 - Unit of Instruction: Mystery Cults/ Chastity vs. Sensuality - To study various Mystery Cults and their social function and religious significance - To analyze the role of sensuality through myth and worship of the gods - Assigned Reading: Euripides Bacchae and Hippolytus

6 Week 9 - Unit of Instruction: Greek Comedy - To understand the development of comedy in the Greek world - To examine the Spartan vs. Athenian reputations as well as the public support of war - To understand the philosophical trends that underlie Greek comedy - Assigned Reading: Aristophanes Lysistrata and The Birds Week 10 - Unit of Instruction: House of Atreus/ Justice -To study the myths of the House of Atreus - To understand the reflections of Justice in the Greek world and the role of the gods - Assigned Reading: Euripides Electra Week 11 - Unit of Instruction: Roman History/ Ovid/ Monsters - To analyze Roman history and its adaptation of Greek religion - To understand the background of Ovid and his social commentary - To study various forms of the other in mythology as seen in mythological monsters - Assigned Reading: selections from Ovid s Metamorphoses Week 12 - Unit of Instruction: Love in all its forms -To study the role of love in ancient society - Assigned Reading: selections from Ovid s Metamorphoses Week 13 - Unit of Instruction: Heroes and War the Roman Way - To study the Roman hero in myth and understand its comparison to the Greek hero - To understand the role and concept of war in Roman society - Assigned Reading: selections from Ovid s Metamorphoses Week 14 - Unit of Instruction: Roman Epic and Politics

7 -To study the background of Vergil as a Roman epic poet and understand its comparison to Greek Homeric epic - To understand the value of the epic in Roman identity and values - Assigned Reading: selections from Vergil s Aeneid Week 15 - Unit of Instruction: Roman Imperial Propaganda - To analyze the elements of epic as a reflection of Augustan imperial propaganda - Assigned Reading: selections from Vergil s Aeneid ATTENDANCE POLICY: Refer to instructor s addendum STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: (required wording) As an enrolled student at Columbus State Community College, you have agreed to abide by the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the Student Handbook. You should familiarize yourself with the student code. The Columbus State Community College expects you to exhibit high standards of academic integrity, respect and responsibility. Any confirmed incidence of misconduct, including plagiarism and other forms of cheating, will be treated seriously and in accordance with College Policy and Procedure ADA POLICY: (required wording) It is Columbus State policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you would like to request such accommodations because of physical, mental or learning disability, please contact the Department of Disability Services, 101 Eibling Hall, (V/TTY). Delaware Campus students may also contact an advisor in the Student Services Center, first floor Moeller Hall, Ask for Delaware Campus advising, or for assistance. WEATHER CONDITIONS (sample maybe be changed) In the event of severe weather or other emergencies which could force the college to close or to cancel classes, such information will be broadcast on radio stations and television stations. Students who reside in areas which fall under a Level III emergency should not attempt to drive to the college even if the college remains open. Assignments due on a day the college is closed will be due the next scheduled class period. If an examination is scheduled for a day the campus is closed, the examination will be given on the next class day. If a laboratory is scheduled on the day the campus is closed, it will be made up at the next scheduled laboratory class. If necessary, laboratory make-up may be held on a Saturday. If a clinical is missed because of weather conditions: (insert department policy).

8 Students who miss a class because of weather-related problems with the class is held as scheduled are responsible for reading and other assignments as indicated in the syllabus. If a laboratory or examination is missed, contact me as soon as possible to determine how to make up the missed exam or lab. Remember! It is the student s responsibility to keep up with reading and other assignments when a scheduled class does not meet, whatever the reason. In the event the college is forced to close during Final Examination Week, exams scheduled for the first missed date will be rescheduled for (date), in the same location at the same time scheduled. Exams scheduled for a second missed date will be rescheduled for. Thus, our final exam is scheduled for (date) at o clock. If the college is closed that day, the exam will be held on (date) at o clock. If our exam is the second day the college has been closed, the exam will be held on (date) at o clock.

9 FINANCIAL AID ATTENDANCE REPORTING (required wording) Columbus State is required by federal law to verify the enrollment of students who participate in Federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive educational benefits through the Department of Veteran s Affairs. It is the responsibility of the College to identify students who do not commence attendance or who stop attendance in any course for which they are registered and paid. Non-attendance is reported quarterly by each instructor, and results in a student being administratively withdrawn from the class section. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding the impact of course withdrawals on financial aid eligibility.