Evaluation Outline

 Course Description

In this course, students will explore the beliefs and achievements of the classical world, which have shaped Western thought and civilization. Students will investigate such aspects of classical culture as its mythology, art, literature, and philosophy, as well as elements of ancient Greek and Latin, through a variety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual presentations, and discussions. By reading classical authors in English and examining archaeological evidence, students will enhance both their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively.

 Teacher

Mr. André Wittmann, B.A., M.A., B.Ed.

Earl Haig Secondary School, Social Science Office (room 328)

100 Princess Ave., North York, ON, M2N 3R7

Tel: (416) 395-3210 ext. 20075

Email: andre.wittmann@tdsb.on.ca

Mr. Michael Ricciardi

Email: michael.ricciardi@tdsb.on.ca

 Brightspace

Students MUST use their TDSB email account to access the Brightspace and for school communication.  All work MUST be submitted to Brightspace.  Students and parents will be invited to Brightspace at the beginning of the course...

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Overall Expections

Specific Expectations (2016 Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 12 Classical Studies & International Languages, p.94-107)

A1. Research: select and organize information about the classical world from a variety of oral, written, and visual primary and secondary sources;

A2. Interpretation and Evaluation: interpret and evaluate information to make inferences about the cultural customs and values of the classical world; 

A3. Communication: communicate knowledge and understanding of the classical world using a variety of media; 

A4. Intercultural and Other Connections: describe how learning about the classical world relates to and enhances their understanding of other cultures and fields of study, the contemporary world, and their own experience. 

B1.1 Types of Classical Myths: identify and describe different types of classical myths and their characteristics

B1.2 Myths and Their Context: describe the context and meaning of some ancient Greek and Roman myths in classical times

B2.1 Genres: identify various genres found in classical literature and describe their characteristics 

B3.1 Mythological and Literary Terminology: identify mythological and literary words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

B3.2 Writing Systems: describe the characteristics of various writing systems used in the classical world, including some key similarities and differences among them

B4.1 Investigating Connections: identify and describe parallels and/or relationships between classical myths or literary works and those of other cultures, including examples of classical influences on the cultural products of later societies

B4.2 Reflecting on Connections: explain how various themes from classical mythology and literature relate to and/or enhance their understanding of contemporary socio-political issues

D2.1 Characteristics of Classical Religions: identify classical religions, religious practices, and religious institutions, and demonstrate an understanding of their significance for their adherents C1.1 Chronology: identify key events and periods in classical history and locate them within a chronological framework

C1.2 Political and Socio-economic Structures: analyse and describe the political and socioeconomic structures associated with different periods and societies in the classical world, including the degree to which they exemplified concepts of social justice, equity, and diversity (e.g., define the concept of the “barbarian” in ancient 

C2.1 Topography and Settlement: identify key topographical features in the ancient Mediterranean world

C2.2 Human Responses to Geography: describe ways in which humans interacted with physical geography to shape the environment to their needs and aspirations in classical times

C3.1 Historical and Geographical Terminology: identify historical, political, legal, and geographical words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly 

C4.1 Investigating Connections: describe ways in which ancient Greek and Roman actions, events, institutions, and processes influenced other ancient societies and later cultures, reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which knowledge of Greek and Roman history and geography relates to and enhances their understanding of political, social, and economic events and issues in other cultures, including in modern times

D1.1 Philosophical Theories: identify key philosophical figures and theories in the classical world, and describe various ways in which they influenced their societies 

D1.2 Scientific Inquiry: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of scientific inquiry in the classical world

D2.1 Characteristics of Classical Religions: identify classical religions, religious practices, and religious institutions, and demonstrate an understanding of their significance for their adherents 

D2.2 Relationships among Religions of the Ancient World: analyse ways in which classical religions and other religions of the ancient world influenced one another

D3.1 Philosophical, Scientific, and Religious Terminology: identify philosophical, scientific, and religious words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

D4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical philosophy, scientific inquiry, and religion relates to and enhances their understanding of developments in these and other fields, from classical times to the present 

E1.1 Archaeological History: describe important discoveries in the history of archaeological investigations of classical sites and their significance for our understanding of classical cultures 

E1.2 Archaeological Practices: describe past and contemporary practices used in archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.3 Archaeological Issues: identify and explain practical and ethical issues arising from archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.4 Art and Architecture: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the periods, styles, and media of classical art and architecture

E2.1 Social Organization and Customs: use information about ancient Greek and Roman material culture to make inferences about the social organization and customs of classical cultures 

E2.2 Technology and Material Culture: use evidence from architectural structures and archaeological finds to make inferences about the technological capabilities of classical societies, including in fields such as engineering transportation, war, and agriculture 

E3.1 Material Culture Terminology: identify English words, phrases, and terms related to material culture that are derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

E4.1 Investigating Connections: identify and describe aspects of classical material culture that influenced or that are reflected in other ancient societies and later cultures

E4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical material culture relates to and enhances their understanding of other cultures and fields of human activity from classical times to the present

Learning Skills

Learning skills provide Information to help students understand what skills, habits & behaviours are needed to work on to be successful. These are not connected with any numerical mark. A brief description of each skill can be found here. Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation

E – Excellent    G – Good    S – Satisfactory    N – Needs Improvement

Required Materials

Students should have materials specified by the subject teacher at the beginning of the year.  There is no textbook for this course.  The course materials, evaluations and lessons will available on this course syllabus website...

School/Departmental/Classroom Expectations

Attendance: The student is expected to attend class on time. Parents/guardians will be contacted if lates/attendance becomes an issue/hindrance. If the student knows about an absence in advance, they should contact the teacher.

Plagiarism/Cheating: A mark of 0 will be assigned for any work submitted that does not belong to the student. A mark of 0 will be assigned to a student who was found to have cheated. Parents/guardians will be informed.

Missed Work: If a student is absent from class, (e.g. illness, sports team) it is their responsibility to find out what they have missed and to catch up. The student is responsible for completing all of the work that was missed due to an absence. If a student misses an assignment or test without a legitimate explanation and documentation, marks up to and including the full value of the evaluation may be deducted. Make-up tests must be arranged to be written.

Late Work: Late work may result in a deduction of marks up to and including the full value of the evaluation.

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism/Cheating: 

Plagiarism is defined as the use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another without attribution, in order to represent them as one’s own original work.

It can take many forms, including the following:

(a) Submitting an essay/assignment written by someone else, e.g., buying an essay online, downloading an essay from a website, having someone else complete one’s assignment, or copying or using work including homework done by another student;

(b) Piecing together material from one or several sources and adding only linking sentences

(c) Quoting or paraphrasing material without citing the source of that material, including, but not limited to books, magazines, journals, websites, newspapers,television programs, radio programs, movies, videos, photographs, and drawings in print or electronic form;

(d) Copying and pasting from the internet or other electronic sites without citing the source; and

(e) Omitting quotation marks for direct quotations even if the sources have been cited. Take the ideas, writings or images of others and present them as if they were yours. Please see the Earl Haig Student Code of Conduct.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): 

To help support students navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology, TDSB supports the use of GenAI as a valuable tool to enhance student learning and prepare for future success. Students may have the opportunity to use TDSB supported Generative AI tools to assist with their learning including research, brainstorming and planning processes. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own understanding. Students are expected to follow the TDSB Academic Honesty Procedure, and the expectations set out by their teacher regarding the use of Gen AI tools.

Missed Assessments/Evaluations:

If a student is absent from class, (e.g. illness, sports team) it is their responsibility to find out what they have missed and to catch up. The student is responsible for completing all of the work that was missed due to an absence. If a student misses an assignment or test without a legitimate explanation and documentation, marks up to and including the full value of the evaluation may be deducted.  Late work may result in a deduction of marks up to and including the full value of the evaluation.

Course Assessment Tasks

Class Discussion Performance (evaluation)

Instructions:

Seminars are designed as opportunities for discussion and debate of issues related to course material.  All students are required to actively participate in the discussions and will be assessed for participation according to this rubric.  Students divided into groups to discuss the reading and brainstorm questions for the rest of the class.  Students should connect the reading to a news item, current issue, life experience, historical event, readings, lectures, other courses.

Marking Scheme:

A. Knowledge/Understanding

How well your participation demonstrates your understanding of the material from the seminar readings, lectures and homework readings.

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  1 Satisfactory  2 Good  3 Excellent  4

B. Think/Inquiry

How well your participation connects your ideas & opinions to the topics, theories  and philosophers studied to the seminar topic.

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  1 Satisfactory  2 Good  3 Excellent  4

C. Application

How well your participation uses a news item, current issue, life experience, historical event, readings, lectures, and other subjects to explain your ideas & opinions about the topics, theories  and philosophers studied and seminar topic.

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  1 Satisfactory  2 Good  3 Excellent  4

D. Communication 

How well your participation effectively orally expressed all these connections in the discussion.

Incomplete  0 Needs Improvement  1 Satisfactory  2 Good  3 Excellent  4