100年第2學期-0152 希臘羅馬神話 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Attendance and Participation	10
Reading Journals	20	Critical Reflection
Oral Presentations on Myth	20
Midterm Exam	20
Final Exam	30

教育目標

1. Students will read and examine Greek and Roman myths in detail and will also read modern literature based on Greek and Roman mythological themes. 2. Students will try to define mythology and will learn to identify the features of myths. 3. Students will be introduced to different aspects of myths and will learn to critically analyze these aspects using the proper terminology. 4. Students will write regular journals in which they reflect critically on their reading of mythology. 5. Students will choose a myth to perform and will demonstrate their understanding of mythological themes by presenting the myth to the class. 6. Students will strengthen their overall skills in reading, analyzing and discussing myths.

課程概述

This course introduces both Greek and Roman mythology which form the basis of Western Literature and which continue to influence modern literature. Both myths and adaptations of myths in modern form will be read and studied. Various aspects of the myths will be discussed. Students will learn to approach myths critically and at the same time strengthen their skills in reading, analyzing and discussing narratives. This elective course (2 credits) provides a basis for literature classes taken in later years. General English skills should improve as well.

基本資料

選修課，學分數：0-2
上課時間：三/8,9[LAN010]
修課班級：外文系1,2
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：大一學生優先選課,1/2起至系辦人工登記

參考書目

Hamilton, Edith (1942; 1999) Mythology. Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, New York and Boston: Grand Central Publishing.

RECOMMENDED READINGS:
Zimmerman, J.E. (1964;1996) Dictionary of Classical Mythology, Taipei: Bookman.