Course Syllabus

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Course Syllabus

 

Instructors: Kimberly Mitchell & James Mitchell

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Contact Information:

Instructor 1: Kimberly Mitchell 404-345-1051, kmitch18@my.westga.edu

Instructor 2: James Mitchell ***-***-****, jmitch18@my.westga.edu

 

Meeting Times: Online Asynchronous Activities

Materials: Computer, paper, pencils, Canvas account, internet access

Outcomes: After completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Recognize and articulate the structure of the Campbell Hero Journey
2. Discuss with their peers’ roles and attributes of Campbell’s Hero Archetypes
3. Analyze a movie, tv show, or literary work that follows or influenced by Campbell’s Hero Journey

Required Texts: None, ALL readings will be provided throughout the course

Schedule: Students will be expected to log into their course every morning at 8:00 am to complete assigned readings, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and tests. Students can log off at 4:00 pm to conclude the day.

Attendance: Students are required to check in and check out daily, so their attendance can be logged by the instructor. Students are not allowed to miss more than 3 days of the course.

Module	Standards	Objectives	Activities
Getting Started	NA	- The students will be able to introduce themselves, and learn more about their peers.	1. Discussion board – Introduce yourself to your peers, and (respectfully) respond to at least 2 of your peers. 2. Pre - Assessment
Module 1	ELAGSE9-10RL6: ANALYZE a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.	-The students will be able to analyze what makes a Hero. -The students will be able to compare calls to adventure and refusal of the call.	1.Introductory Video a. You probably have seen this before b. Step 1 the ordinary world 2. Reading (What is the Ordinary World) 3. Discussion Board- “Most likely you have seen and heard of this in the past.  Who is your favorite hero from a movie, tv, or book.  Be sure to describe why he/she is not just your favorite but the best hero by far (respectfully).  Reply to two of your classmates (respectfully) about their choice of hero stories 4.Closing Video a. Step 2 The Call to Action
Module 2	ELAGSE9-10RI2: DETERMINE a central idea of a text and ANALYZE its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; PROVIDE an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10W1: WRITE arguments to SUPPORT CLAIMS in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.	-The students will be able to identify who the Hero meets along the way. -The students will be able to discuss what makes a good mentor. -The students will be able to discuss what makes compelling tests, allies, and enemies.	1. Video a. Review Ordinary world Call to Action b. Introduce next steps i. Refusal of the Call ii. Meeting of the Mentor iii. Crossing the threshold 2. Reading (the stages of the Hero’s Journey) 3. Discussion Board- your post must address the following topics and reply to two of your classmates’ posts a. Describe a “call to action” from your personal life. Did you answer immediately or refuse the call? b. Describe the mentor from your favorite Hero story and why c. Post a time stamped link to a movie that shows the “crossing the threshold” explain your choice (the more obscure the better) 4. Video a. Congratulations we have left the safety and comfort of the ordinary world and next we travel to the Unknown World
Module 3	ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.	- The students will be able to Identify a hero’s final battle and share what makes a compelling final battle.	1. Introductory Video a. We aren’t in Kansas anymore (the unknown world) b. Rules of the unknown world c. Tests, Allies, and Enemies d. Approach the Inmost Cave (the belly of the beast) 2. Reading (the stages of the Hero’s Journey) The Archetypes 3. Discussion Board- This is where our hero meets those that will help and those that will try to stop him/her along the journey.  Think about and describe an ally and an enemy of your favorite hero from the first discussion post.  If you are stuck ask a classmate and do not forget to respond to at least two other posts 4. Video a. The Ordeal i. Introduction of the final project
Module 4	ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.	- The students will be able to Identify a hero’s final battle and share what makes a compelling final battle.	1. Introductory Video a. Recap how we got here Ordinary World-The Ordeal b. Reward c. The Road Back d. Resurrection/ Rebirth Recrossing the Threshold e. Return with the Elixir 2. Reading (the stages of the Hero’s Journey) 3. Discussion Board- Was it all worth it?  This is when the hero encounters the aftermath of their choices along the journey.  Consider your favorite hero from previous discussions.  Describe their experience after “The Ordeal.”  Was their journey worth it? What is their experience reentering the ordinary world? Respond to two classmates’ posts

 

Grades: Students will be graded on a letter scale A-90-100, B-80-89, C-71-79, D-70, F-0-69

Interactivity and Collaboration

1. Students are expected to watch the videos and read the corresponding articles.
2. Students are expected to also post a response to the discussion boards in each Module and respond to their classmates' posts respectfully and on topic.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to complete/turn in their OWN original work. Obtaining or attempt to obtain or share and unauthorized work will result in a zero and referral to administration.

Use of Technology

1. Students are expected to log in to canvas to watch the videos and respond to discussion boards.
2. Accommodations will be made on a case by case basis – Please contact the instructor know if accommodations are needed.
3. All students will agree to be professional and respectful of their colleagues' opinions.

Technical Requirements

1. Students should have access to a working device.
2. Students are required to have internet access to complete the assignments.
3. If the student has an issue obtaining internet access and a device, then they should contact the principal.
4. Students will need to be familiarized with the resource Padlet.com for their discussion component.

Learner Support

1. Instructor email - Students will have access to email the instructor with any support or questions they may have during the 2-week course. The instructor will be available to assist during certain hours and respond within a 24-hour window.
2. Student Forum for help - Students will have access to a student forum to assist them throughout the course.
3. Small group collaboration with instructor - If needed, the instructor will hole small group discussions and Q & A sessions for any misconceptions the students may have.

Assessments

1. The instructor will give a pre-assessment prior to beginning the course to find out what the students already know.
2. The instructor will give a post (Summative) assessment at the end of the course to check for understanding of the course.
3. Throughout the course, there are required discussion boards. The instructor will use a rubric to accurately assess the students’ learning.

Privacy Policies:

Public - Some of our websites may provide the opportunity to post comments, or reviews, in a public forum. If you decide to submit information on these pages, that information may be publicly available.

Third Party Applications/Websites- We do not control the privacy practices of websites or applications that we do not own. Users are encouraged to read the privacy policy of those properties to make an informed decision regarding use of them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy- We may change our privacy policy and practices over time. We will post a notice to our website to inform you of any material changes to our privacy policy and indicate when it was most recently updated. Material policy changes will apply only to information collected after the date of the change. Our privacy policy includes an “effective” and “last updated” date. The effective date refers to the date that the current version took effect. The last updated date refers to the date that the current version was last substantively modified.

Netiquette

1. Always use respectful language with the instructors and peers.
2. Respond to peers and instructors in a timely manner.
3. Respect everyone’s privacy.
4. Do not abuse the chat discussions (Stay on topic).
5. Check grammar thoroughly before turning in work/discussions.
6. Read instructions to assignments thoroughly.

Use of copyrighted materials: ALL resources the student uses should have credit given to them. If an assignment is turned in without proper credit given, the student will receive a zero, and the report will be sent to administration.

Missing/Late work: Students are expected to turn in work on the deadline. The student will be allowed to turn in missing assignments late up to 3 days with a deduction of 10 points per day. If the student fails to turn in an assignment, then that assignment will result in a zero.

Lesson Resources

Peterson, Deb. (2020, August 26). The Ordinary World in the Hero's Journey. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/ordinary-world-in-the-heros-journey-31350

Stuart Voytilla, Myth and the Movies: Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films, Michael Wiese Productions, 1999 (ISBN 0-941188-66-3) https://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf