Course Overview
Mythology is a semester-long elective English class designed to provide students with an understanding of myth as a way of thinking and an opportunity to investigate the relationship between myth and culture, society, and literature.
Students will become familiar with selections from the myth traditions of Greece, Scandinavia, India, China, Africa, and Native America. In addition to developing students' familiarity with particular stories, this course is designed to enhance and supplement the research skills and independent critical and analytical literacy skills that students work to develop throughout their English studies at SGHS.
Grading
Grades for the course will be based on the following criteria:
First Quarter (45% of semester grade)
Class Participation 30%
Oral Presentations 25%
Formal Writing 25%
Tests 10%
Homework 10%
Second Quarter (45% of semester grade)
Class Participation 25%
Oral Presentations 20%
Formal Writing 20%
Tests 5%
Homework 5%
SGHS Independent Research Project 25% (Only for students who have not yet completed)
Semester Final (10% of semester grade)
