MYTHOLOGY Y

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces myths, stories, and tales of classical mythology. It covers a comparative study of plot, characters, themes, and metaphor. It emphasizes the relationship between people and their world, critical and analytical thinking skills, vocabulary development, and composition. This course does not count as English credit.

1. Writing process
1. Types of writing
2. Comparison/contrast essays
1. Original myths
2. Parallel reading reports
   
   
2. READING/LITERATURE
1. Introduction to mythology
1. Definition of mythology
2. The birth of myths
3. The importance of myths to man
4. Relevance to today’s world of art, music, science and advertising
5. Bond linking past and present
6. Universality of mythology
7. Themes in mythology(creation, fall from innocence, the quest, metamorphosis, flood)
   
   
3. MAJOR ELEMENTS
1. The creation
1. Creation of the world
2. Creation of the gods and goddesses
3. Creation of man
2. Major gods and goddesses of several civilizations
1. Genealogy
2. Realms
3. Individual characteristics
4. Symbols
3. Fall from innocence
4. The quest
1. Greek and Roman
1. Perseus
2. Theseus
3. Bellerophon
4. Jason
5. Hercules
6. Trojan War
2. Norse
3. Arthurian legend
1. Arthur’s becoming king
2. Stories concerning major Knights of the Round Table
3. Arthur’s death
4. USAGE/GRAMMAR
1. Sentence structure
2. Usage rules
3. Mechanics review

 

5. Language/Vocabulary
   1. Literary terms
   2. Words derived from mythology

6. Research/Technology
   1. Research project
   2. On-line search
      
      
7. Speaking/Listening
   1. Oral reading
   2. Dramatic reading
   3. Individual/group presentations