Homework #1 - Due September 4 Read: Handout on Blackboard - The Odyssey Answer the following questions:
Describe the relationship between Odysseus and his swineherd Eumaeus.
Why does the swineherd extend hospitality to an unknown man?
Hospitality is an important theme throughout the Odyssey. Why is hospitality important to the Ancient Greeks?
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Homework #2 - Due September 25 Read: Handouts on Blackboard - The Roman Army and A Funeral Eulogy for a Roman Wife Answer the following questions:
Questions for A Funeral Eulogy for a Roman Wife 1. Evaluate the following statement. The eulogy demonstrates that Vespillo viewed his wife as a political ally as much or more than a romantic partner. If you agree, or do not, use details and examples from the reading to prove your case. 2. Consider what you have learned about Roman society. Is the relationship between Vespillo and Turia representatie of the average Roman marriage? Provide at least TWO examples to prove your case.
Questions from Polybius: The Roman Army 1. Evaluate the following statement. The army was the most important institution in Rome - even surpassing the family unit. Provide at least TWO examples to prove your case. 2. For the average Roman, what were the best, and quickest, methods to gain a reputation as a great soldier? 3. What were the worst offenses that a soldier could commit? What were the punishments and how were they administered?
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Homework # 3 - Due October 9 For this homework please complete the additional Readings of BeowulfIntroduction pages: ix-xi, xv-xix; and the entire Poem pages 3-213 For the homework assignment you will need to write a 1.5 page mock research paper: Using ONLY the introduction readings and the poem, formulate a thesis to include in your first paragraph. Your thesis should be formed to answer and argue how the introduction helps you understand the Beowulf epic poem. Then using the Introduction as your Secondary source, and the poem as your Primary source, make your argument to support the thesis you propose. Remember you will need to pull examples from both the introduction and poem to make your case. There is no need to include citations in this essay, or Chicago Manual of style. That will be included in Homework 4. Make sure your paper is formated to 1 inch margins, 12 point font, Times New Roman and is at least 1.5 pages
Homework #4 - Due October 25 For the second Beowulf homework assignment, please re-write your essay to format it to incorporate changes based on comments made on Homework #3 feedback, as well as to include quotes, footnotes, and format it to Chicago Manual of Style standards. Please include a title page, page numbers, and a Bibliography. You will need to site the book twice on the Bibliography page to denote it as your primary source document and as your secondary source document. You may use no more than 2 quotes in the paper, and you may only cite sources (including citation for quotes and paraphrases) no more than 4 times. So there should only be 4 footnotes total. The rest of the paper needs to be your original words and analysis.
Homework #5 - Due November 13 Read: (Blackboard) Chapter 8 (1)Niccolo Machiavelli Answer the following questions: 1. Does Machiavelli address virtue in his classic work? If so, how? If not, what do you gather he would say about virtue? 2. Explain Machiavelli's assessment of generosity. Do you find this surprising? 3. How does Machiavelli answer his own question: "whether it is better to be loved than feared"?
Semester Homework and Additional Reading Schedule:
Reading assignments and homework should be completed before the start of class for which they are assigned.
Lecture/Reading format:
August 21 – Introduction
August 23 – Lecture 1 – Paleolithic to Neolithic Stone Age Book: Chapter 1, In Focus essay page 12
August 28 – Lecture 2 – Ancient Mesopotamia Book: Chapter 1 Additional Reading: Epic of Gilgamesh, Code of Hammurabi HANDOUT
August 30 – Lecture 3 – Ancient Egypt, Persia, and Judaism Book: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 2 (1) Israelites; (2) Zoroastrianism
September 4 – Lecture 4 – Ancient Greece Part 1 Book: Chapter 3 Additional reading: The Odyssey HANDOUT Homework: Answer questions on website
September 6 – Lecture 5 – Ancient Greece Part 2 Book: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (Until Roman Republic) Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 3 (1) Alexander & Hellenism; (2) Greek Philosophers
September 11 – Research and Writing Workshop Paper Topics Due
September 13 – Test 1
September 20 – Lecture 6 – Roman Republic Book: Chapter 4, In Focus Essay page 59 Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 4 (1)Temple of Portunus; (2) Capitoline Wolf
September 25 – Lecture 7 – Late Roman Republic to Empire Book: Chapter 4, begin Chapter 5 Additional Readings: The Roman Army, A Funeral Eulogy for a Roman Wife Homework: Answer attached questions for both readings Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 5 Augustus of Prima Porta
September 27 – Lecture 8 – Roman Empire Book: Chapter 5
October 2 – Lecture 9 – Decline of the Roman Empire, Rise of Christianity Book: Chapter 5 Additional Reading: Nicene Creed Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 5 (1) Arch of Constantine Begin reading Beowulf Introduction and poem if haven't started already. Intro pg: ix-xi, xv-xix; Poem: 3-213
October 4 – Lecture 10 – Byzantium and the Rise of Islam Book: Chapter 6 Online Videos: Chapter 6 (1) Basilica of San Vitale; (2) Hagia Sophia
October 9 – Lecture 11 – Franks to the Carolingian Renaissance Book: Chapter 6 Additional Reading: Beowulf, Intro pg: ix-xi, xv-xix; Poem 3-213 Homework Due: Homework # 3
October 11 – Lecture 12 – Britain Book: Chapter 6, In Focus Essay page 91 Online Videos (Blackboard):CHAPTER 7 (1) Bayeux Tapestry Additional Reading: Beowulf Paper Sources Due
October 16 – No Class - Testing
October 18 - No class - Homecoming
October 23 –Test 2
October 25 Lecture 13 – Crusades Book: Chapter 6 (Crusades) Additional Reading: Blackboard CHAPTER 7 Urban II (Medieval Sourcebook) Versions 1, 2, and 3: (Fulcher of Chartres; Robert the Monk; Gesta Francorum) Homework Due: Homework #4
November 1– Lecture 15 – Medieval Era Book: Chapter 7 Additional Readings: Blackboard Chapter 7 (1) Magna Carta
November 6 – Lecture 16 – Famine, Black Death, Hundred Years War Book: Chapter 7
November 8 – Lecture 17 – Britain post 1086 to War of the Roses Book: Chapter 7
November 13– Lecture 18 – Renaissance Book: Chapter 8 Online Videos (Blackboard): Chapter 8 (1) Italian Art and Architecture; (2) Why the Renaissance Matters Additional Readings: Blackboard Chapter 8 (1)Niccolo Machiavelli Homework: Answer the questions on website
November 15 – Lecture 19 – Reformation Papers DUE Book: Chapter 10 Additional Reading: Blackboard Chapter 10 (1)Martin Luther: Letter to the Archbishop
November 20 – 25 – Thanksgiving Break – No Class
November 27 – Lecture 20 – English Reformation and Lecture 21 - Age of Exploration Book: Chapter 10 and Chapter 9 Additional Reading: Blackboard Chapter 10 (1) Letter of Thomas Cranmer 1533
November 29 – Lecture 21 and 22 – Age of Exploration Book: Chapter 9 Additional Reading: Apologetic History of the Indies
December 4 - Lecture 22 – Age of Exploration continued and Review Day