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MYTH AND IMAGINATION IN ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME AP/HUMA 1105 9.0 A SU 2020 Course instructor: Prof. Dr. Loredana Kun Tutorial Leaders: Tutorials 1 & 2: Loredana Kun – [email protected] Tutorials 3 & 4: Lee Danes – [email protected] Tutorial 5: Donald Burke – [email protected] Times and Locations: Please note that this is an online course that occurs asynchronously. Lectures and/or PowerPoint presentations will be posted on Moodle every Monday and they can be accessed at your convenience. The entire course, including lectures, the submission of assignments, essays, tests and course announcements will take place on the course’s Moodle site. You are responsible for being actively and regularly on Moodle to ensure that you have the latest course information. Course webpage: Moodle (Moodle.info.yorku.ca) Technical requirements for taking the course: A computer and access to Internet. Here are some useful links for student computing information, resources and help: Student Guide to Moodle Zoom@YorkU Best Practices Zoom@YorkU User Reference Guide Computing for Students Website Student Guide to eLearning at York University Virtual office hours: Virtual office hours for our meetings/consultations will be held each Monday (except for holiday Mondays) from May 11, 2020 to August 10, 2020 from 12:30pm-1:30pm via a scheduled Zoom meeting. This is optional and is meant for us to have an opportunity to connect if you have any questions or concerns.

Expanded course description: This course is a study of the fascinating myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, which capture cultural, literary, religious, historical, political and philosophical themes of their times. Greek and Roman myths preserved their universal and eternal appeal over millennia, and continue to be a source of inspiration and reference in the world of literature, arts, and social sciences. This is an introductory course and it assumes no prior study of the subject as a prerequisite. An emphasis will be placed on various myths and their interdisciplinary nature. Students will achieve a deeper understanding of mythology in the Greek and Roman worlds. They will learn about love, war, tyranny, democracy, law and empire, among other topics. They will unravel the emotions, passions and behavior of different characters, exploring human nature and themes to which we can relate even as modern readers. Students will develop their analytical, critical and writing skills. Through online assignments, students will be encouraged to meaningfully engage with the materials in an original, creative, critical and thoughtful manner. Course objectives and learning outcomes: Students will study major mythological narratives of Ancient Greece and Rome and become familiar with the different types of myth genres such as tragedies and epic poems. These prominent works of the ancient classical world will be situated in their historical, social, cultural and artistic contexts, but students will also apply their relevance to today’s world. While this is a foundations course that assumes no prior knowledge or study, students will develop their critical and analytical skills as they explore the mythological narratives and their significance in both the ancient and modern contexts. Students will become familiar with prevalent themes and ideas such as democracy, tyranny, patriarchy, revenge and the construction of gender roles. Students will learn to interpret and think critically about the texts as they focus on the main themes, concepts, issues and problems within the texts, their significance and how they are evidenced in these fascinating works. Students will develop foundational academic skills. For example, students will develop critical writing skills as assignments need to be written in a clear, logical, persuasive, critical and analytical manner. Students will also develop their time management and reading comprehension skills as they are expected to read the assigned texts and complete all assignments on time.

Organization of the course This course is taught asynchronously through four modules. The first module will be an introduction to the myth in Greek tragedies and you will build analytical, interpretative and comparative skills. You will also enhance your knowledge about the cultural, social and historical context of the classical world. I encourage you to begin each module by first attempting to read the assigned text by yourself. Afterwards, please read, listen and/or watch the accompanying lectures and/or PowerPoint presentations. You should begin with the first module. After you complete the first module at your own pace, you can continue onto the next one with the assigned readings accompanied by lecture, narrated PowerPoint presentations as well as by a set of guided reading questions. The guided reading questions will orient you to focus to the major themes, arguments, concepts and ideas in the assigned reading. You should complete the modules in a sequential order. You are encouraged to submit your assignments before the final due dates listed in the course syllabus and on Moodle. Course readings Required Text: York University Course Kit: AP/HUMA 1105 9.0 SU: Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome You will be using the AP/HUMA 1105 A York University Course Kit. Students will be able to place their orders for the Course Kit online via York Bookstore’s webpage. York Bookstore will mail orders of the course kits to the students free of charge.

Please visit the York Bookstore webpage to order the course kit and to obtain free shipping to your Canadian address.

Course Requirements and Evaluation Essays and assignments will be distributed online. Please make careful note of the dates of all essays, tests and assignments. Assignments: First Term Essay (June 10, 2020) First Test (June 17, 2020) Second Term Essay (July 15, 2020) Assignments (see below) Final Test (August 12, 2020)

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Course policies Academic honesty and integrity In this course, we strive to maintain academic integrity to the highest extent possible. Please familiarize yourself with the meaning of academic integrity by completing SPARK’s Academic Integrity module at the beginning of the course. Breaches of academic integrity range from cheating to plagiarism (i.e., the improper crediting of another’s work, the representation of another’s ideas as your own, etc.). All instances of academic dishonesty in this course will be reported to the appropriate university authorities, and can be punishable according to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty. Turnitin To promote academic integrity in this course, students will be normally required to submit their written assignments to Turnitin (via the course Moodle) for a review of textual similarity and the detection of possible plagiarism. In so doing, students will allow their material to be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database, where they will be used only for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University’s use of the Turnitin service are described on the Turnitin.com website. Course information All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information:  Student Rights & Responsibilities  Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

Schedule of readings and activities For the SU session, classes will start on May 11 and end on August 12.

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Module 1: Myth in Greek Tragedies Reading(s)  Introduction: Hellenes; Greek Culture, Mythology and Literature Activities  Complete the Academic Integrity Module Reading(s)  Euripides: Medea Activities  Discuss the concept of nomos and physis Reading(s)  Sophocles: Oedipus the King Activities  Familiarize yourself with concept of oikos versus polis  Interpret the concept of moira (faith destiny) Reading(s)  Aeschylus: Agamemnon Activities  Compare how and why Medea and Clytaemnestra challenge the patriarchy  Discuss Agamemnon’s hubris (excessive pride) Module 2: Gods and Mortals Reading(s)  Hesiod: Theogony and Works and Days Activities  Assignment 1: Read Hesiod’s “Theogony” and “Works and Days” and choose a total of five gods or goddesses with reference to both texts. Make a PowerPoint presentation based on these texts and on their depiction in the arts (art, sculpture, painting, Greek vases, etc.) with reference to any website. You can work alone or in groups of five students maximum for this assignment. Reading(s)  Euripides: Bacchae and Hippolytus Activities  Compare and contrast these two works. Reading(s)  Aeschylus: Prometheus Bound Activities  Discuss Zeus’ tyranny and its significance. Reading(s)  Apollodorus: Heracles Activities  Choose three labours of Heracles and interpret them.

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Module 3: The Heroes Reading(s)  Homer: Odyssey Activities  What are some of the main themes and their significance?  Watch the movie Troy. Reading(s)  Homer: Odyssey Activities  Discuss the depiction of women and goddesses. Module 4: Roman Literature and Myth Reading(s)  Vergil: Aeneid Activities  Read Book IV and analyze Aeneas’ piety and Dido’s passion. Reading(s)  Plutarch: Advice to a Bride and Groom Activities  Create a scene based on the interaction between the bride and groom. Details to follow. Reading(s)  Seneca: Thyestes Activities  Explain and analyze the conflict between two brothers. Reading(s)  Ovid: Metamorphoses (CK) Activities  Explain the significance of pater familias in the story of Iphis and Ianthe.

Assignments Everyone is expected to complete the following assignments based on our specific readings as well as the movie “Troy” starring Brad Pitt. You must submit your assignments on time via Turnitin on Moodle. Using previously submitted work whether your own or that of another student is plagiarism. You may be given one warning before the work is forwarded to the Dean’s office for academic dishonesty and disciplinary measures. Assignment 1 (due June 8, 2020 – worth 10%): Read Hesiod’s “Theogony” and “Works and Days” and choose a total of five gods or goddesses with reference to both texts. Make a PowerPoint presentation based on these texts and on their depiction in the arts (art, sculpture, painting, Greek vases, etc.) with reference to any website. You can work

alone or in groups of five students maximum for this assignment. Assignment 2 (due July 6, 2020 – worth 5%): Watch Wolfgang Petersen’s movie “Troy” and choose your favourite scene from the movie. Write a one to two page doublespaced analysis. Assignment 3 (due July 29, 2020 – worth 5%): Write a one to two page double-spaced reflection on your favourite passage from Vergil’s “Aeneid” or Plutarch’s “Advice to Bride and Groom”. First Essay Write an essay on ONE of the following topics: 1. Compare and contrast the concept of oikos versus polis and how they are embodied by the characters in Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Aeschylus' Agamemnon. 2. Analyze the power and wrath of the gods and their effects on others by referencing Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Hesiod's Theogony. 3. Compare and contrast the depiction of paternal love in Euripides' Medea with Aeschylus' Agamemnon by analyzing the role of Jason and Agamemnon respectively. 4. Compare the depiction and role of Jocasta in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King with depiction and role of Clytemnestra in Aeschylus’ Agamemnon. Length: 1000-1250 words (about four to five double-spaced pages). Layout: Essays should be typed, double spaced, using one side of the paper only. Use MLA style (see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01). The OWL site will provide everything you need to know about MLA and you are expected to conform to the rules of MLA style. The pages should be numbered and your name should appear at the top of each page. Please attach to your essay the following: (1) a confirmation page that you have completed the Academic integrity Tutorial and have received 100%; (2) a completed Academic Integrity Checklist with all items checked and the checklist signed and

dated; and, (3) a bibliography. The academic integrity tutorial and checklist can be found at https://www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/. Note: You must deal with the questions that are posed; essays that are off topic will not be marked and will receive a failing grade. The purpose of the paper is to allow you to demonstrate your skills in forming and presenting an argument based on the evidence from the text. You should not spend too much time summarizing the stories, but you must provide sufficient context for the passages you choose to discuss. This process will help you to see weaknesses and inconsistencies in your argument, as well as to correct errors of mechanics, grammar, and style. Please do not use any secondary sources in your analysis or discussion. Ensure you are using correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Due Date: The essay is due June 10, 2020. Submit your paper on Turnitin via Moodle.

Value: The essay is worth 20% of the total course grade. Second Essay Write an essay on ONE of the following topics: 1. Analyze Zeus’ interaction with Prometheus including the consequences in Hesiod’s Theogony, and Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound. 2. Describe the nature of Aphrodite's power in Euripides’ Hippolytus and Zeus' tyranny in Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound. 3. Discuss the similarities and differences among Prometheus and Heracles with reference to Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound and Apollodorus’ Heracles. 4. Compare Telemachos' hospitality in Homer's Odyssey with the one of Nausikaa's. Length: Essays should be 1250-1500 words (about four to five double spaced pages).

Layout: Essays should be typed, double spaced, using one side of the paper only.

Use MLA style (see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01). The OWL site will provide everything you need to know about MLA and you are expected to conform to the rules of MLA style. The pages should be numbered and your name should appear at the top of each page.

Please attach to your essay the following: (1) a confirmation page that you have completed the Academic integrity Tutorial and have received 100%; (2) a completed Academic Integrity Checklist with all items checked and the checklist signed and dated; and, (3) a bibliography. The academic integrity tutorial and checklist can be found at https://www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/. Note: You must deal with the questions that are posed; essays that are off topic will not be marked and will receive a failing grade. The purpose of the paper is to allow you to demonstrate your skills in forming and presenting an argument based on the evidence from the text. You should not spend too much time summarizing the stories, but you must provide sufficient context for the passages you choose to discuss. This process will help you to see weaknesses and inconsistencies in your argument, as well as to correct errors of mechanics, grammar, and style. Please do not use any secondary sources in your analysis or discussion. Ensure you are using correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Due Date: The essay is due on July 15th, 2020 and must be submitted on Moodle, Turnitin, no later than July 15th at 11:59 PM; please keep a copy for your own files. This essay is worth 20% of the total course grade....