HUMA 5 -- Mr. Daugherty -- Syllabus -- Barstow College

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Description:

An introductory survey course in comparative mythology. Students will read, discuss, and write about basic myths as they have appeared in different civilizations. Basic myths, such as those dealing with creation, early times, the flood, tales of love, tales of heroes, journeys to other worlds, and some examination of the concept of myth itself and its values in today's society will be explored. Degree-applicable. 3 Units UC

Objectives:

Students will:

1. Read, discuss, and write about myths which have variant versions in many different cultures (literatures)

2. Improve critical thinking skills and dispositions: analysis, comparison-contrast, causal analysis, evaluation, and consideration of alternative points of view

3. Be exposed to cross cultural beliefs and values

4. Improve their basic background knowledge: Multi-cultural concepts; allusions and references encountered in college readings

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Please type the objective above that interests you the most as well as one reason why you took this course and what you hope to learn from the course.

Methods to Measure Student Achievement:

1. Three papers dealing with comparative studies of myths, motifs, or cultures

2. Objective and essay quizzes, tests, and examinations

3. Summaries of assigned readings

4. Discussion activities, especially to develop critical thinking skills and dispositions

5. Pantheon Charts

Required Text:

Parallel Myths by J.F. Bierlein

Sample Texts and Materials:

1. Mythology by Edith Hamilton

2. Myths of the World by Padraic Colum

3. Mexican and Central American Mythology by Irene Nicholson

4. Bulfinch’s Mythology

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I understand that I must have Parallel Myths by J.F. Bierlein. I further understand I must have a floppy disk if I do my work on campus in a lab. Finally I understand I must have all materials necessary for this course by the first day of class.

Class Participation:

Students are encouraged to communicate with the instructor by sending e-mail, when the question is about grades or is personal or when the subject under discussion is not clear. Students are also encouraged to post questions to the discussion group, especially with respect to asking questions when the subject under discussion is not clear.

Proctoring:

If you cannot attend the exam meeting , you will have to find an instructor- approved proctor; for example, a librarian or education officer, and an approved site such as a library or education center, to take the exam. Friends or family members are NOT suitable proctors.

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I understand the policy on proctoring and agree to abide by it. I also understand that I am encouraged to communicate with the instructor by sending e-mail, when the question is about grades or is personal. I am also encouraged to post questions to the discussion group, especially with respect to asking questions when the subject under discussion is not clear.

Faculty Office Hours:

As well a regular monitoring of e-mail and the discussion board/group, the instructor will spend a minimum of one hour per week, at an identified time, for an office hour. (I will be available Tuesday-Thursday 8-10:00 a.m.) Students should expect immediate response from the instructor at this time.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism–presenting the work of another as your own–is a criminal act punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. It is the student’s responsibility to learn how to give proper credit for materials taken from other sources.

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I realize that plagiarism is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. I also realize when the instructor will be having his office hours and that I can expect an immediate response from my instructor to questions during this time. I also realize that assignments submitted during the instructor's office hours will still have a one week turn around time for grading.

Basis for Grades:

3 Papers @100 and	100 points each	300 points
2 charts @ 50 each (you may use simply lists)	50 points each	100 points
4 Quizzes	50 points each	200 points
Final	100 points	100 points
Summaries	33.3 points each	100 points
Discussion Questions (Not counting Intro. Posting)	25 points each	200 points
	Total Points:	1000 points

Grading Scale:

90 - 100%	A
80 - 89%	B
70 - 79%	C
60 - 69%	D
59% and below	F

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I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms.

Disclaimer Statement:

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when conflicts, emergencies or situations arise that necessitate a change. Students will be notified of any changes.

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I understand that a syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when conflicts, emergencies or situations arise that necessitate a change. Students will be notified of any changes.

Attendance and Late Work Policies:

Students are expected to be submit assignments on time, post regularly to the discussion group, and make positive contributions to class discussions via the discussion board. Students who miss more than 10% of the assignment due dates for any other reason than those established by Board policy for genuine emergencies may be dropped and/or may have grade penalties imposed (5 points off final grade for each late assignment beyond the 10%). No student who misses more than four (4) assignments or the equivalent will receive an "A."

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I understand failure to follow the attendance and late work policies outlined above may result in my being dropped from the class or in my being unable to earn an "A" in this course.

Late work is not accepted.

Late work is not accepted.

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List of Major Topics/Concepts in Course: (Notice on-line course compresses these issues into nine (9) weeks; see home page for specific details).

Introduction to and background on "myth": What is myth; time, history, and myth; values and myth; current mythology.

Major figures in mythology: the chief gods in Greek and Roman mythology; in Norse mythology; in Mexico and Latin American civilizations, including Aztec and Mayan deities; in Egypt, Hawaii, China, Japan, and among American Indians.

Creation myths in India, Greece, Mexico, and among American Indian tribes.

Early states/times: The Biblical-Fall; the Four Suns in Mexico; the Four Ages of Man in India and in Greece; the Five Worlds of the Navaho

Flood Myths: Noah; Manu and the Fish (India); Aztec Flood; Incas

The Powers of Life and Death: Mexico’s Earth Mother and Lord of Death

Heroes: Ulysses, Theseus, Perseus, Hercules, Siegfried, King Arthur, Huichilobos and Tezcatepuca (Mexico)

Journeys: Ulysses; Aeneas; Ishtar: Marwe (Kenya); Balder

Apocalypse: India, Persia, Islam, Korea, Mexico, North America, Bible

Comparisons-Contrasts in Parallel Myths: how classical versions compare with those from Mexico, Central America, Africa, Korea: interpretations, spiritual-religious significance; cultural responses

Myth(s) in modern times: questions of faith; demythologization in the 20^th century; and the legitimacy of the supernatural

Paper Due Dates:

1. Week 1

2. Week 5

3. Week 8

I understand the three major paper requirements and agree to turn all assignments in by the due dates listed on the main page of the course. I further understand that late work does not exist in this class. Failure to turn my work on time will result in a grade of zero for that assignment.

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