Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University

Course Syllabus
Part 1

1. Course Code: ENG 2901

Course Title: Mythological Background In Literature
2. Number of Credit: 3 Credits
3. Curriculum:
4. Major:
5. Faculty:
6. Semester: 2nd Semester
7. Academic year: 2018
8. Classroom:
9. Course Description: ENG 2901 Mythological Background In Literature is designed to help
students learn about ancient mythology and in part, how it relates to modern day literature.
10. Lecturer: Gareth Finch
11. Course Objectives:

1. Complete a course folder with relation to 7 various mythological gods and characters;
-Zeus
-Hercules/Heracles
-Hades
-The Minotaur
-Medusa
-2 additional ones of your choice
2. Participate in class discussions
3. Take part in a course presentation and contribute to any groupwork
4. Complete a final exam based on the course materials
5. Regularly attend class
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Implementation of instruction and assessment.

12. Hours per week: 12

13. Course Materials: Classic Mythology : The Greeks / The Everything Classic
Mythology Book
14. Study Topics: Each class day is divided into two sessions: Morning Session & Afternoon Session.
(8 class days = 16 sessions)

Session Topics of the Study Hours Teaching Activities Lecturer

Methods name
1 Introduction, overview 3 GEF
2 Zeus 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
3 Heracles 3 Lecturing, Book exercises GEF
Discussion
4 Hera 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
5 Hades 3 Lecturing, Book exercises GEF
Discussion
6 Poseidon 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
7 The Minotaur 3 Lecturing, Book exercises GEF
Discussion
8 Theseus 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
9 Medusa 3 Lecturing, Book exercises GEF
Discussion
10 Odysseus 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
11 Odysseus 3 Lecturing, Book exercises GEF
Discussion
12 Odysseus 3 Lecturing Book exercises, Video GEF
13 Presentations 3 GEF
14 Presentations, Re-cap 3 GEF
15 Final Exam 3 GEF
16 Final Exam 3 GEF
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Class Evaluation

15. Evaluation
15.1 Examination:
Midterm Examination h Final Examination Others
15.2 Type of Examination g
x
Multiple Choice Subjective Test mix of Multiple Choice & Subjective
x
16. Evaluation Percentage: Attendance 20%,
g Presentations 20%, Group Project 20%, Final Exam
40%

Lecturer Name & Signature Gareth Finch