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Syllabus in LIT 006
LIT 006
Mythology & Folklore
College of Education
Credit
Prerequisite
: 3 units
: none
A. Subject Description: This course is designed to equip students with a deep understanding on Western
mythology and an exposure to folk narratives from various countries showcasing their different cultural
patterns.
B. Learning Objectives : By the conclusion of the subject, the values-oriented student must have:
1. distinguished myth and folklore from other types of narratives;
2. identified the various gods, goddesses, heroes, and other characters;
3. cited significant human experiences depicted in the stories;
4. assessed the actions and ethical decisions of the characters in the stories; and
5. expressed appreciation for the wisdom of the past.
C. Course Outline and Time Allotment
Chapter
Topics
I. Overview
I. Introduction
A. Overview on Mythology
B. Introduction to Classical Mythology
C. Mythology of the Greeks
D.The Greek & Roman Writers of Mythology
II. The Gods, the Creation
& the Earliest Heroes
(Part 1-Chapters 1-4)
Schedule
II. The Gods (Part 1-Chapter 1)
A. The Titans & the Twelve Great Olympians
B. The Lesser Gods of Olympus
C. The Gods of the Waters
D. The Underworld
E. The Lesser Gods of the Earth
F. The Roman Gods
June 16- July 18, 2015
III. The Two Great Gods of the Earth
(Part 1-Chapter 2)
A. Demeter
B. Dionysus or Bacchus
IV. How The World & Mankind Were Created
(Part 1-Chapter 3)
V. The Earliest Heroes (Part 1-Chapter 4)
A. Prometeus and Io
B. Europa
C. The Cyclops Polyphemus
D. The Flower-Myths :
Narcissus, Hyacinths, & Adonis
III. Stories of Love &
Adventure
(Part 2-Chapters 1-4)
VI. Cupid and Psyche (Part 2-Chapter 1)
VII. Eight Brief Tales of Lovers
(Part 2-Chapter 2)
A. Pyramus and Thisbe
B. Orpheus and Eurydice
C. Ceyx and Alcyone
D. Baucis and Philemon
E. Pygmalion and Galatea
F. Endymion
G. Daphne
H. Alpheus and Arethusa
VIII. The Quest of the Golden Fleece
(Part 2-Chapter 3)
Periodical Examinations 1-July 20 -25, 2015
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IV. The Great Heroes
Before the Trojan War
(Part 3-Chapters 1-4)
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IX. The Four Great Adventures
(Part 2-Chapter 4)
A. Phaethon
B. Pegasus & Bellerophon
C. Otus & Ephialtes
D. Daedalus
X. Perseus (Part 3-Chapter 1)
July 27 – September 5, 2015
XI. Theseus (Part 3-Chapter 2)
XII. Hercules (Part 3-Chapter 3)
XIII. Atalanta (Part 3-Chapter 4)
V. The Heroes of the
Trojan War
(Part 4-Chapters 1-4)
XIV. The Trojan War (Part 4-Chapter 1)
A. The Judgment of Paris
B. The Trojan War
XV. The Fall of Troy (Part 4-Chapter 2)
XVI. The Adventures of Odysseus
(Part 4-Chapter 3)
VI. The Mythology of the
Norsemen
VII. Folklore
XVII. The Adventures of Aeneas
(Part 4-Chapter 4)
A. From Troy to Italy
B. The Descent into the Lower World
C. The War in Italy
Periodical Examinations 2- September 7-12, 2015
XVIII. Introduction to Norse Mythology
September 14 to
A. The Stories of Signy & Sigurd
B. The Norse Gods
October 17, 2015
XIX. Introduction to Folklore
A. Folklore from the MidEast
B. Folklore from Asia & Africa
C. Folklore from Europe & America
Final Examinations – October 19-24, 2015
D. Required book:
Hamilton, Edith. (2012). Mythology : Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. New York, USA.
E. References
1. Books
Evans, Bergen. (1991). A Fascinating Guide to Gods, Demigods, Quests, and Legends :
Dictionary Mythology. USA.
Henderson, Day and Waller. (2003) Literature and Ourselves, A Thematic Introduction for Readers and
Writers 4th Edition. USA.
Rosenberg, Donna. (1997). Folklore, Myths, and legends: A World Perspective. Illinois, USA.
Marforo, Mark and Lenardon, Robert. (2003). Classical Mythology 7th Edition. New York, USA.
2. On-Line References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore
http://www.greekmythology.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_mythology
http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/roman/
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F. Course Requirements:
Type of Requirement/Project
Due Date
1. Mythological Cosplay
2. E-Papers (Focus on Analysis)
3. Special folklore presentation
June 30, 2015
September 5, 2015
October 16, 2015
G. Learning Strategies
1. Lecture/Discussion/Brainstorming
2. Cooperative learning/ Individual and Group facilitation
3. Interactive Film Viewing Activities
4. Creative outputs (eg. Readers’ theater play, Mythological cartooning, Gallery of the gods)
5. Computer Assisted Oral presentations
H. Grading System:
1. Passing Grade: 60%
2. Class Standing( CS) = 40% Oral (20%) & Written Quizzes/Long tests/ seatwork & other activities +
40% Process & Product (course output, portfolio, demo teaching) +
10% Assignment + 5% Values + 5 % Attendance
3. Formulas for Computing the Grades
The Final Grade is computed as follows:
FG=(0.17xP1) + (0.17xP2) + (0.16xP3) + (0.50xFE)
Where :
FG refers to Final Grade
P1 refers to First Periodical Grade
P2 refers to Second Periodical Grade
P3 refers to Third Periodical Grade
FE refers to Final Exam
The First Periodic Grade is computed as follows:
P1 =
The Second Periodic Grade is computed as follows
P2 =
The Tentative Final Grade constitutes the 3rd Periodic Class Standing
I. Faculty Contact/ Information
Name
Consultation Hours
Email Address
E-classroom
Approved by
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Mary Jean P. Castro
10:30-11:30 am
maryjeanpcastro@gmail.com
www.maryjeanpcastro.weebly.com
Frances A. Abuso, PhD
Dean, College of Education