20801230Classical Mythology
Course Information
Description
Surveys principal myths and legends of Greek and Roman literature in relation to the historical and sociological context of ancient society as well as their importance and influence in modern times. The course will include the reading and analysis of translations of original classical works.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Determine the essential characteristics of classical myth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you summarize a myth
    you identify the categories of myth
    you identify the common patterns of myth
    you identify the characteristics of those patterns

  2. Explain common mythic patterns and representative myths
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you examine the defining features of each common mythic pattern
    you identify myths which correspond to each mythic pattern

  3. Analyze major figures of classical myth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you examine major figures of classical myth
    you identify the attributes and myths associated with each figure

  4. Analyze the major sources of classical myth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you examine sources of major mythic stories
    you analyze the variations that occur for any one myth depending upon source
    you analyze the variety of sources of myth

  5. Apply the functions of and approaches to myth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you identify multiple purposes of studying myth
    you apply knowledge of functions to specific myths

  6. Analyze the context of classical myth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you analyze the cultural context of myth in the appropriate historical period
    you analyze the political context of myth in the appropriate historical period
    you analyze the social context of myth in the appropriate historical period

  7. Analyze the linkage of myth to the arts
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assigned reading and participates in small and large group discussions
    by meeting instructor's criteria on quizzes, tests and other written assignments
    Criteria
    you analyze mythic literature
    you examine the use of myth in the representational arts