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The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of mythological heritage.
             A.      Psychological implications
             B.      Historical contexts
             C.      World views
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of mythological motifs and characters in fiction, art, theater, and other related disciplines.
  3. Discuss ancient and modern mythology in daily living and thought.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using podcasts, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1 Learning Outcomes

 Mapped to Course Competencies (above)
  • Discuss the universalities among myths, epics, and legends.
  • Demonstrate the impact that myth has on society and vice versa.
1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 2 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Discuss the influence of geography on the creation and adaptation of myths.
  • Demonstrate how Egyptian myths reveal the values of its society.
1b, c, 2, 3

Module 3 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Discuss how myths evolve as one culture comes in contact with another.
  • Identify how the search for the ideal guides Greek thought.
  • Demonstrate how the Romans adapted Greek mythology so that maturity was revered.
  • Analyze the interdisciplinary impact of Greek and Roman myths.
  • Discuss how Greek and Roman mythic images are present in modern science, astronomy, as well as the humanities.
 1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 4 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Explain how the hero acts as a bridge between humanity and the divine.
  • Discuss how oral recounting of myths changes when the stories are written
  • Identify the elements of Indian mythology that figure prominently in modern life.
  • Compare the actions of the gods in the Far Eastern myths with those of the early Mediterranean civilizations.
1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 5 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Explain why revenge and fate play such vital roles in Norse myths.
  • Explain how the severe conditions of Northern Europe impact the constructions of the myths.
  • Recognize the influential motifs of Norse mythology on the film and literature.
  • Discuss the use of humor in myths and sagas.
 1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 6 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Describe the importance of role of dreams and imagination within the myths themselves
  • Recognize  the cohesion in the values of African mythology despite the variations in the myths.
  • Discuss the African hero and the close relationship the trickster god has with heroic humans.
 1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 7 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Analyze how heroic characters and tricksters impact the construction of myths.
  • Recognize the manner in which a myth both created justification for changes in society and supports changes.
  • Discuss the importance of the sacred number four for the Navajo.
1a, b, c, 2, 3

Module 8 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

  • Recognize archetypal mythic images
  • Extract the mythic symbols from the stories and writings of the American founding fathers.
 1a, b, c, 2, 3

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10  and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Assignment

Points
Discussions (14 @ 15 points each) 210
Quizzes (6 @ 20 points each) 120
Assignments (2 @ 50 points each) 100
Final Project 70
Extra Credit Discussion (up to 20 points) --
TOTAL 500

 

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