Course Analysis

Course Name: Greek Mythology Course Length: 6 Weeks Course Type: Blended / Hybrid (1 in class meeting) Average Student: The average student for this class should be an upper level undergraduate student who is familiar with writing papers in MLA style. They should also have an understanding of literary critical theory. Content Analysis: Students should be able to use basic computer software such as Internet Browser, Microsoft Word, or Google docs (Assumed General Information). Students should be able to interpret motifs, signs, and images in literature.

General Goals: Students will learn about the beginning of time as stated by Greek Mythology, the deities that were formed in the beginning, and about Hesiod who wrote some of the Greek Myths. Students will learn about the Battle of Titanomachy and the Olympians. Students will learn about the many legends of Zeus. Students will learn about the Twelve Labors of Eurystheus. Students will learn about the Trojan Saga. Students will learn about how original myths relate to the portrayal of myths in media. Enhancing Learning: In this course, students will learn about the beginnings of the universe as stated by Greek Mythology. They will also learn about many of the well-known gods, goddesses, deities, and heroes. By learning about Greek Mythology, students will gain an understanding of how Greek Mythology is sometimes portrayed differently in the media. The class also encourages collaboration and communication between the students.

General Course Assessments

Discussion Boards: Students will be required to answer specific questions, in detail, over the weekly readings. These discussion board assessments will be used to measure the students understanding of the weekly readings, and promote interaction between them.

Multiple Choice Self-Tests and Final Exam: These assessments will measure general conceptual information found on the lower levels of Blooms Taxonomy, including identifications of gods, goddesses, deities, and heroes. Weekly Blog: This activity is designed to help students reflect on their understandings and share their thoughts of the assigned readings for the week. Feedback Survey (1 total): This survey has been placed mid-way through the course to help the instructor gather feedback on areas that could use improvement. Critical Essay: This assessment will measure the understanding of a specific god, goddess, deity, or heros life story, and how other types of literature and media incorporate their stories into mainstream entertainment. Extra Credit: The students will be able to earn extra credit by commenting on each others blogs.

Course Outline Objectives

Module 1: Course Orientation (Week 1) Objectives: Investigate all the student requirements for this class Describe the role of the student in an online class Describe the role of the teacher in an online class Examine Hesiods life and how he came to write the myths Explain how the world came into being according to Greek Mythology Analyze the role of the muses on Hesiods life Describe the deities that came into being in the beginning

Module 2: Titans & Olympians (Week 2) Objectives: Associate the myths about the Battle of Titanomachy with the myths of the Olympians Explain how Cronus fear led to the Battle of Titanomachy Examine the difference between the movie Clash of the Titans and the original myth

Module 3: Zeus (Week 3) Objectives: Discuss the myths of Zeus Identify the many children of Zeus Examine Heras role in the disastrous events in the lives of Zeus children 2

Module 4: Twelve Labors for Hercules (Week 4) Objectives: Describe Hercules life before and after the Twelve Labors of Eurystheus Describe how Hercules tribulations changed his life and what the end result was Examine how Heras meddling in Hercules life led to his great achievement

Module 5: Trojan War (Week 5) Objectives: Describe the relationship between Hera, Athens, and Aphrodite Examine how Paris wish led to the Trojan War Explain how Agamemnons decision concerning Iphigenia led to his death

Final exam (Week 6)

Detailed Course Navigation / Outline

General Information Course Schedule Syllabus Grading Policy and Evaluation University Policies University Services (academic and student support) and Technical Support Prerequisite Knowledge and Technical Skills Required How To Access Course Materials and Technologies Academic Support Link to Purdue/Owl (MLA guidelines) Link to Mythological resources Blog information Instructor Information Biography Contact Information Response Times and Grading / Feedback Timeframe Course Orientation Purpose of the Course Navigation Structure How to Proceed Through the Course

Lessons & Materials Module 1: Course Introduction (Week 1) Orientation Quiz (Assessment) Orientation Discussion Board (Student Interaction) Students get to know each other Students will explain what they feel the role of the teacher and the students should be in an online class. Students will also give a brief overview of role of Muses and descriptions of deities Textbook Reading: Worlds Origin and Hesiod Animoto Video Module Self-Test (Assessment)

Module 2: Titans & Olympians (Week 2 face to face meeting) Textbook Reading: Titans & Olympians Lecture: Battle of Titanomachy How it began Blog 1 Posting (Assessment / Student Interaction) Cronus fear & battle Students can comment on fellow students blog for extra credit Paper Assigned (Assessment) 2-4 pages over any god, goddess, etc. studied. Due in Module 4 Module Self-Test (Assessment) Feedback Survey

Module 3: Zeus (Week 3) (THIS MODULE WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR THE DEVELPED MODULE ASSIGNMENT) Textbook Reading: Zeus Lecture: Zeus and his wild ways Zeuss promiscuous lifestyle Video ( Zeus many lovers) Heras role with Zeus children Video Assignment 4

Students will make a presentation or video that includes the many children of Zeus Can make this video with any type of format that they are comfortable with Students can earn extra points by level of difficulty chosen Provide links to Prezi, Animoto, Goanimate, & Glogster Powerpoint Blog 2 Posting (Assessment / Student Interaction) Students can comment on fellow students blog for extra credit Module Self-Test (Assessment)

Module 4: Hercules (Week 4) Textbook Reading: Twelve Labors of Hercules Lecture: Poor Hercules Blog 3 Posting (Assessment / Student Interaction) Students can comment on fellow students blog for extra credit Hercules life, tribulations, and Heras involvement Paper Due (Assessment) 2-4 pages over any god, goddess, etc. studied Must have 2 academic sources Discussion Board (Assessment & Student Interaction) Students will share information about their papers Students will comment on fellow students post Module Self-Test (Assessment)

Module 5: Trojan War (Week 5 Face to Face Meeting) Textbook Reading: Trojan War Video Lecture: Character Decisions Hera, Aphrodite, Athena, & Paris Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Iphigenia Trojan War Blog 4 Posting (Assessment / Student Interaction) Paris, Agamemnon,& Iphigenia Students can comment on fellow students blog for extra credit Module Self-Test (Assessment) Review for Final Give out study guides and notes for final

Module 6: Final Exam (Week 6) Final Exam to be taken online Students will be given 3 days to take test

Blogs & Discussions Discussion Boards How To Post Link to Discussions Netiquette and Posting Standards Blog Assignments Dates to Post Instructions and Participation Requirements Link to Student Blogs Extra Credit Possibility

Tests & Quizzes Orientation Quiz Self-Tests Final Exam Assignments Video Assignment Instructions and Rubric Quality Example Links to various types of presentation formats Deity Paper Instructions and Rubric Quality Example