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CLAS/RELS 170: GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY Summer 2016, University of Maryland – College Park Course Meetings: MTWTh 10am – 11:40am Francis Scott Key 0125 Rachel Mullervy Office: 1216 Marie Mount Hall Email: rmullerv@umd.edu Office Hours: Monday 11:45 – 12:30. I am always happy to meet with you. If you are unable to meet with me during my designated office hours, please email me to schedule an appointment. OVERVIEW: This course will introduce you to the abundant and diverse myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, two larger than life civilizations that had a profound impact on western culture and the United States. Beginning with Hesiod and ending with Vergil, we will journey through the evolution of Classical Mythology and Ancient Literature from the 8th Century BCE to the 1st Century CE, extending our interpretations to modern movies and novels that continue classical themes. By reading these myths, I hope you will gain an understanding and appreciation for these ancient cultures and see a connection between their world and ours. COURSE WEB PAGE: Login to ELMS at http://elms.umd.edu; your login ID and password will be the same as your University Directory login ID and password. Supplementary materials for the course, additional readings and grades will be posted on ELMS. Announcements for the course as well as any syllabus changes will also be posted on ELMS. You will also submit all of your assignments directly to ELMS. If you miss a class, the first place to look to see if you missed anything is the website. If you have any questions regarding the ELMS course page please contact me. REQUIRED TEXTS: (These are available at the campus bookstore; you can order books from them online at http://www.neebo.com/umd and they promise to undersell competitors by 10%) Theogony & Works and Days. Stephanie Nelson. ISBN: 9781585102884 The Essential Homer: Selections from the Iliad and Odyssey. Translated and Edited by Stanley Lombardo. ISBN: 9780872205406 The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus. Translated by Robert Fagles. ISBN: 9780140444254 Aeschylus, The Oresteia: Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers; The Eumenides. Translated by Peter Meineck. ISBN: 9780872203907 The Essential Aeneid. Translated by Stanley Lombardo. ISBN: 9780872207905

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*Please do not use other translations since they often differ by page and line number, and it may be difficult to coordinate the readings.* Additional readings will be posted on ELMS. GRADING: Participation (including attendance) 15% Homework 20% In-class exams 40% Final 25% Percentages may change as the course progresses; any changes will be posted on ELMS as an announcement. 97-100 = A+, 92-96 = A, 90-91 = A-, 87-89 = B+, 82-86 = B, 80-81 = B-, 77-79 = C+, 72-76 = C, 70-71 = C-, 67-69 = D+, 62-66 = D, 60-61 = D-, 59 & below = F See undergraduate catalogue for description of grades, e.g., A+, A, A-, etc.: http://www.umd.edu/catalog/index.cfm/show/content.section/c/27/ss/1584/s/1534 UNIVERSITY AND COURSE POLICIES: 1. Students with disabilities should contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss any accommodations for this course. Please also contact the Disability Support Service Office (DSS, http://www.counseling.umd.edu/DSS/) as soon as possible to verify your eligibility for reasonable academic accommodations. Early contact will help you avoid unnecessary inconveniences and delays in receiving accommodation in the course. 2. The University has a Code of Academic Integrity (http://www.shc.umd.edu/code.html) which prohibits students from cheating on exams, plagiarizing papers, submitting the same paper for credit in two courses without authorization, buying papers, facilitating academic dishonesty, submitting fraudulent documents, and forging signatures. Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policy on plagiarism: all quotations taken from other authors, including from the Internet, must be indicated by quotation marks and referenced. Paraphrasing must be referenced as well. The following University of Maryland Honor Pledge, approved by the University Senate, should be handwritten and signed on the front page of all papers, projects or other academic assignments submitted for evaluation in this course: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination." 3. Diversity: The University of Maryland values the diversity of its student body. Along with the University, the instructor is committed to providing a classroom atmosphere that encourages the equitable participation of all students regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Potential devaluation of Sa

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students in the classroom that can occur by reference to demeaning stereotypes of any group and/or overlooking the contributions of a particular group to the topic under discussion is inappropriate. (See Statement on Classroom Climate, http://www.umd.edu/catalog/index.cfm/show/content.section/c/27/ss/1584/s/1541). 4. Religious observance: Students will not be penalized for participation in religious observances and, whenever feasible, will be allowed to make up academic assignments that are missed due to such absences. It is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor in advance of any intended absences for religious observance so that arrangements for missed work can be made. 5. This syllabus may be subject to change. Students will be notified in advance of important changes that could affect grading, assignments, and other aspects of the course. 6. Digital distractions are to be avoided. If you bring electronic devices to lecture (laptop, tablet, phone, etc.), do not use them for any purpose not directly related to the course. Even if you are capable of multi-tasking, your use of the device may unfairly distract those around you. 7. Discussion is a time for everyone to express and exchange ideas. Generally, each class will be part lecture and part discussion. This is an academic environment; you should feel free and comfortable to speak up and be mindful and respectful when your peers are speaking. While in class, you are expected to participate in discussions; failure to do so will result in a deduction from your participation grade. Participation means both speaking and active listening. 8. Attendance is vital to your success in this course. Please arrive on time. If you need to miss a class due to illness or an emergency, please let me know immediately. You are still responsible for any missed work. Feel free to meet with me at any time if you have any questions. 9. Textbooks: Please bring your books to class. It is not necessary to bring them all each day, just the specific one(s) we are focusing on for that lesson. 10. Homework: You will have weekly homework assignments with the exception of the last week, which will be posted on ELMS under assignments. Homework assignments must be submitted on ELMS by Sunday at 5pm.

Homework grade: 0 Assignment is incomplete or handed in after 24 hours from the due date and time. Assignment shows little engagement with the text or evidence of plagiarism. Majority of assignment is summary. Sample

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Homework grade: 1 Assignment is very short and/or shows minimal engagement with the text. Assignment is mainly summary with very little analysis.

Homework grade: 2 Assignment meets the length requirement and exhibits basic understanding of the text. Assignment shows balance of summary and analysis.

Homework grade: 3 Assignment meets the length requirement and exhibits an advanced understanding and engagement with the text. Assignment is primarily analysis.

Homework grade: 4 Assignment meets the length requirement and exhibits outstanding understanding and engagement with the text. Assignment cites and discusses specific portions of the text. Assignment is mostly analysis and highly interpretive.

11. Waitlisted students should contact me in advance and come to the first class. Enrollments will be processed as space becomes available or if I choose to allow you in even though the section is full (based on your attendance and participation thus far). 12. Copyright notice: Class lectures and other materials are copyrighted and they may not be reproduced for anything other than personal use without written permission from the instructor. COURSE OUTLINE: The readings should be completed by the following day on the syllabus. Example: Readings posted for July 14th should be completed for the July 15th lecture. Week One July 11: Introduction to the Course; The Greek World

Readings: Theogony: 1 – 452, pgs. 21 – 40 July 12: The Creation of the World/The Titans

Readings: Theogony: 453 – 1022, pgs.40 – 62; Hymn to Delian Apollo; Apollo and Daphne (on ELMS)

July 13: The Male Olympians Readings: Review Theogony: 521 – 616, pgs. 43 – 47; Hymn to Aphrodite; Hymn to Demeter (on ELMS) Sa

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July 14: The Female Olympians Readings: Iliad 1, pgs. 1 – 19; Iliad 3, pgs. 28 – 42; Iliad 4, pgs. 43 – 50 up to line 238 Week Two July 18: Introduction to the Iliad Readings: Iliad 6, pgs. 69 – 82; Iliad 9, pgs. 92 – 106 July 19: Achilles and Hector Readings: Iliad 16, pgs. 153 – 175; Iliad 18, 504 – 661, pgs. 183 – 187 July 20: The War Continues Readings: Iliad 22, pgs. 205 – 221; Iliad 24, pgs. 230 – 240 July 21: The End of the Epic Week Three July 25: TEST ONE Readings: Odyssey 1, pgs. 241 – 254; Odyssey 4 – 5, pgs. 255 – 284 July 26: Introduction to the Odyssey Readings: Odyssey 6, pgs. 284 – 293; Odyssey 9, pgs. 298 – 314; Odyssey 10, pgs. 314 – 331 July 27: Odysseus and World of Adventures Readings: Odyssey 11, pgs. 332 – 351; Odyssey 19, pgs. 403 – 422 July 28: The Underworld and the Journey Home Readings: Odyssey 21 – 24, pgs. 423 – 482 Week Four August 1: The end of the Odyssey

Readings: Greece and the Theater (in Sophocles) pgs. 13 – 30; Agamemnon 103 – 132

August 2: Introduction to Greek Tragedy; Introduction to the Oresteia Readings: Agamemnon pgs. 3 – 66 August 3: The Fate of Agamemnon Readings: The Libation Bearers pgs. 69 – 113 August 4: The revenge of Orestes Readings: Eumenides pgs. 117 – 160 Week Five August 8: The Fate of Orestes August 9: TEST TWO Readings: Oedipus the King pgs. 159 – 251 August 10: Oedipus Readings: Antigone pgs. 59 – 128 August 11: Antigone; Introduction to Rome Readings: Aeneid 1 – 2, pgs. 1 – 51; Aeneid 4, pgs. 52 – 74 Sa

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Week Six August 15: Introduction to Rome and the Aeneid; Dido and Aeneas

Readings: Aeneid 6, pgs. 75 – 104; Aeneid 8. 702 – 844, pgs. 131 – 135; Aeneid 12, pgs. 180 – 197

August 16: The Underworld; the End of the Aeneid August 17: Review for Final August 18: Final Exam

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