World Mythology Syllabus Timeline

2010-2011 School Year

M. Cordell

Week 1:

  • Course Syllabus, Parent Contact, Classroom Rules and Expectations.
  • Essay I

Weeks 2-5: Greek Mythology Unit

  • Paper Bag Speeches
  • Introduction to Ancient Greece Quiz I
  • Novel, “Heroes, Gods, and Monsters…” by Bernard Evslin. The Gods & Nature Myths p3-105
  • Mythology Vocabulary and Quiz (Each Friday).
  • Greek Gods & Goddesses Magazine Project Due __/__/__.
  • Greek Gods & Goddesses Test I
  • Review Process for Essay Writing
  • “My” Nature Myth Essay II

Weeks 5-8:

  • Homer’s “The Iliad” and “Odyssey”
  • Letter to Odysseus Essay III
  • “The Odyssey” Test II
  • “The Odyssey” Project Due __/__/__.
  • Novel, “Heroes, Gods, and Monsters…” Demigods and Fables p111-213
  • The Hero’s Journey Notes
  • Clash of the Titans
  • Perseus vs. Odysseus Compare Contrast Essay IV
  • “Heroes, Gods, and Monsters…” Test II

Weeks 9-10: Roman Mythology Unit

  • Introduction to Roman Mythology
  • Novel, “Cupid” by Julius Lester (Audio Book)
  • “Cupid” Essay V
  • Drama, “Medea” by Euripides

Weeks 11-12: African Mythology Unit

  • Introduction to African Mythology & Chief Gods
  • Selections from the Yoruba, Efik, and the West African cultures. Myths, “Gassire’s Lute” and “Sundiata”.
  • Virtual Field Trip Project Due __/__/__
  • Chief Gods of African Mythology Test III

Weeks 14-15: Gothic Literature

  • Introduction to Gothic Literature Notes and Class Discussion
  • Create you own “Scary Story” using Gothic Literature Elements
  • “Scary Story” Presentation
  • Novel, “Dracula”, by Bram Stoker.
  • Dracula Chapter Quizzes (After some chapters)
  • Dracula.

Weeks 16-18: The British Isles, Middle Eastern, & Review

  • Introduction to The British Isles and Middle Eastern Mythology
  • Short-Stories, “King Arthur” and “Telepinu”.
  • The Last Legion.
  • Group Activity
  • Review for Cumulative Final Exam.
  • Final Exam

*Please keep in mind that this is a preliminary agenda for align us for the semester, so at any moment the selections or scheduled activities may stray from the alignment. If a change does occur the activities will always remain in coherence with the class Standards and School regulations.

My Reminder:Course Contract

I have read the course syllabus for my World Mythology class. I plan to put forth my greatest effort in order to do well in Mr. Cordell’s class. I do understand that this is an English elective, and this class carries the same point value as a core class. Since this is an English class, I also realize that I am expected to read, write, and have my materials daily. I will always exhibit a positive attitude and abide by classroom rules and procedures that have been placed before me. I know that if I break any of these rules, this contract does serve as my warning. Lastly, I realize that I am responsible for my education.

Sincerely,

Your Name: ______Today’s Date: __/__/__