DATE PREPARED: May 27, 1994
DATE REVISED: October 2011
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 11-230301
IAI NO. (if available): H9 901
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Fall 2012
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3 LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to classical Greek and Roman mythology, with an emphasis on understanding the varied sources of myths, their cultural context, and their function in society. The course will consider how the characters and events of Classical Mythology have been represented in literature, art, and culture from antiquity to the present.
TEXTBOOKS:
Powell, Barry. Classical Myth. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson, 2011.
Print.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
HUMA 250 fulfills 3 of the 9 semester hours of credit in Humanities/Fine Arts required for the A.A. or A.S. degree. It satisfies the Humanities component of this requirement. HUMA 250 should transfer to other Illinois colleges and universities as the

equivalent of the General Education Core Curriculum course H9 901, described in the
Illinois Articulation Initiative. However, students should consult an academic advisor for
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes) transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web page for information as well at www.itransfer.org.
Course Outcomes General
Education
Range of Assessment Methods
Outcomes
Identify ancient Greek and Roman deities and heroes, their attributes, deeds, rituals, and historical context.
employed mythological themes and subjects.
Recognize and appreciate some of the major artists and artistic works that have
CT1 Exams, quizzes, in-class activities, group projects, oral presentations
[HCC3]
, in- and out- of-class writing assignments
CO3 Exams, quizzes, in-class activities, group projects, oral presentations
[HCC4]
, in- and out- of-class writing assignments
Understand and discuss the context, development, and function of mythology and its role as cultural artifact.
Understand and articulate the major themes and ideas of Classical mythology which shaped the foundations of ancient thought and the thinking and institutions of the contemporary world.
PS1 Exams, quizzes, in-class activities, group projects, oral presentations
[HCC5] in- and out- of-class writing assignments
DI4 Exams, quizzes, in-class activities,
, group projects, oral presentations
[HCC6]
, in- and out- of-class writing assignments
CT1 (Critical Thinking Outcome 1): “Students gather knowledge, apply it to a new situation, and draw reasonable conclusions in ways that demonstrate comprehension.”
CO3 (Communications Outcome 3): “Students listen in order to comprehend information, critique and evaluate a message, show empathy for the feelings expressed by others, and/or appreciate a performance.”
PS1 (Problem Solving Outcome 4): “Students can solve problems based on examples and frameworks provided by instructor.”
DI4 (Diversity Outcome 4): “Students explain the contributions of diverse perspectives to the development of various fields of inquiry and to society as a whole, and re-examine their own values and beliefs in light of the insights they have gained from their study of other cultures.”

COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:

Definition, Characteristics, and Types of Myth
 Social, Cultural, and Historical Context of Classical Mythology
 Social Implications and Function of Myth
 Theories of Myth Interpretation, Transmission, and Translation
 Myths of Creation & Decline
 Gods & Goddesses
 Death and the Underworld
 Heroic Motifs
 Legends & Heroes
 Classical Mythology in Art

Myth in the Modern World
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Instructors may determine the most appropriate methods of evaluation for their course. These methods of evaluation might include but are not limited to exams, quizzes, in-class activities, group projects, oral presentations, and in- and out- of-class writing assignments.
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
92-100 % = A
83-91 % =B
74-82 % =C
65-73 % =D
Below 65%=F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required reading will include approximately 45-50 pages per week, both from the required text and from other sources relevant to the arts and the humanities. Students will write the equivalent of 12-15 pages of writing (researched-based and/or response) throughout the semester.