Classics 102(Q1) Fall Term 2012 Greek and Roman Mythology

Classics 102(Q1) Fall Term 2012
Greek and Roman Mythology
Wednesdays 18:00‐20:50 am
TB‐45
Instructor: Tanya Henderson
Office: Humanities 1‐30
Office Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointment
Email: tanyah@ualberta.ca
Course Description:
A survey of classical mythology with readings in translation from various ancient authors as well
as from modern scholarly works. Formerly CLASS 202.
Required Textbook:
Morford, Mark P.O. and R.J. Lenardon and M. Sham. Classical Mythology. (9 th edition, Oxford
University Press, 2011)
Grading and Assignments:
On‐line Book Club – 10%
Essay – 20%
Midterm – 30%
Final – 40%
Note: Late assignments will not be accepted. Missed exams will not be rescheduled except for
legitimate reasons. Please refer to the Section 23.5 of the Calendar for what constitutes a
legitimate reason and the proper protocol.
A practice mid‐term and final will be available on eClass.
On‐line Book Club:
All students are required to self‐enroll in one of seven on‐line book clubs, with a maximum
capacity of 20 participants in each. The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that all students
have first‐hand experience engaging with the primary texts and discussing them with their peers.
The forum will be on‐line and available through eClass. Once you enroll you are limited to that
particular text. Links will be provided for e‐text versions of the books although there are many
different print versions available in the library if you prefer a hardcopy. There will be a write up
of each text available on eClass with questions to get the discussion started. You will be marked
on your participation in the on‐line discussions as well as the content of your dialogue.
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Marking Scheme:
A+ 96‐100% B+ 80‐84% C+ 68‐71% D+ 55‐59%
A 90‐95% B 76‐79% C 64‐67% D 50‐54%
A‐ 85‐89% B‐ 72‐75% C‐ 60‐63% F 54% and lower
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Students who require accommodations in this course due to a disability affecting mobility, vision,
hearing, learning, or mental or physical health are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized
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Class Schedule and Required Readings:
DATE TOPIC READINGS ASSIGNMENTS AND
EXAMS
September 5 Introduction Chapters 1 and 2
September 12 Myths of Creation Chapters 3 and 4
September 19
September 26
October 3
The Olympians and the Nature of
the Gods
Poseidon, Athena, Aphrodite, and
Eros
Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus,
Pan, Echo, and Narcissus
Chapters 5 and 6
Chapters 7, 9, and
9
Chapters 10 11,
12, and 13
October 10
Hades, Demeter, Persephone and
the Afterlife
Orpheus and Orphism
Chapters 14, 15,
and 16
October 17 MIDTERM MIDTERM
October 24 The Theban and Mycenaean Saga Chapters 17 and
18
October 31 Reception of Classical Myth Chapters 27 and
28
November 7 The Trojan War and the Odyssey Chapters 19 and
20
ESSAY DUE
November 14 Heroes: Perseus, Heracles Chapters 21 and
22
November 21 Heroes: Theseus and Jason Chapters 23 and
24
November 28 Roman Mythology and Saga Chapters 25 and
26
December 5 FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM
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