Mythology

Kearsarge Regional High School

COURSE SYLLABUS

Spring 2024

Teacher Name: James Milliken Course Name: (SS201) CP MYTHOLOGY II

Email: jmilliken@kearsarge.org Phone Extension: 2374

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/kearsarge.org/latina-kearsargia/mythology

Brief Course Description:

A continuation of Mythology I, this course explores the world of Germanic and Celtic myth, from the Ginnungagap to the Tain Bo Cuailnge. Ice giants and the halls of Valhalla, the Dagda and King Arthur, students will meet all of these on their quest and discover the mytho-historic time period between the fall of Rome and the rise of the Carolingian kingdom, explore how historical occurrences inspire myth, and how these stories helped to create our own literary world. 

Core Competencies and Weighting 

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

-1. Reading (30%) 

-2. Speaking/Listening (30%) 

-3. Writing (20%) 

-4. Language (20%)

21st Work Habits and Skills

In this course students will strive to develop the following skills and habits:

1. Initiative and Productivity:  to manage their time effectively, work independently, produce high quality work, maintain a positive attitude, engage actively in the work of the class, set rigorous goals for themselves, and persevere in learning.

2.  Responsibility and Accountability: to promote and exhibit appropriate conduct as outlined in the student handbook and classroom policies; to demonstrate respect for and involvement in school, local, national, and global community issues.

3.  Collaboration: to work consistently and actively toward group goals by contributing knowledge, opinions, skills, and advocacy for self and others in a positive manner; to value and encourage  the opinions and contributions of the other group members.

Textbooks: Norse Myths Replacement Cost: $35.00

World Mythology Replacement Cost: $25.00

The Mabinogion Replacement Cost: $25.00

The Tain Bo Cuailnge Replacement Cost: $25.00

Grading: Formative: 10%

Summative: 90%

Materials: What you should bring to class everyday!

1. Chromebook

2. Textbook

3. Three-ring binder (with usable paper)

4. Pen / pencil

Classroom Policies:

Homework / Class Work - You are responsible for making up any work you miss within 3 (III) class days.  If there is a legitimate reason for more time, you need to agree upon a make up plan with me.

Homework will be posted on Google Classroom - it is your responsibility to check.

Reassessment – As outlined in the Student Handbook

Extra Help, Reassessment & Flex Availability -- I am in room 36 during Flex and and after school by appointment.

Communication – It is my policy to respond to all communications via email or telephone within 1 school day. 

Plagiarism -- From the KRHS Student Handbook: Kearsarge Regional School District requires academic integrity of its students.  Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Plagiarism is using another’s work as your own without giving proper credit. A student will also be considered to be violating this policy if they knowingly share their work with another student with the intention of letting that student use it as their own.  

-1st Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated. There will be a meeting between student, teacher and administration.

-2nd Offense: The work will receive a zero and not be remediated.  A meeting between parent, teacher and administration and possible loss of leadership position(s).  Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.   

-Further Offense(s): Students will lose consideration for school awarded scholarships and scholastic awards. Possible disciplinary consequence as determined at the discretion of administration.   

NOTE: Any student not exhibiting academic honesty will not be exempt from taking final examinations. 

Cell Phones:  Cell phones present a constant temptation, and are a great source of distraction in the classroom.  Also, because personal devices can be used for digital communication during the school day, it should be noted that improper conduct using a personal device is in violation of the Responsible Use Policy (RUP), under part 1: Safety and Security: Hardware and Networks. Students will be asked to place their cell phones and/or electronic devices in an assigned location within the classroom at the beginning of each class.

Appropriate Behavior -- Disrespect shown toward staff, students or school property will not be tolerated.  Failure to abide by these rules will result in one or more of the following:

* The teacher will move student’s seat
* Detention with the Teacher, Teacher will call parent/legal guardian
* Removal from class; sent to administrator

Mature Content – None anticipated - I will give at least two week warning if something sensitive is coming up.

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