Joseph Campbell - Transformations of Myth Through
Time
HST 149 Cultural History
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
# 20916 Florence
# 20915 Cottage Grove
Fax (541) 744-4160
Phone Numbers
Fax (541) 744-3974
- Lord et al (Eds.) Study Guide - Joseph Campbell: Transformations of Myth Through Time
- Eisenberg et al (Eds.) Transformations of Myth Through Time: Anthology of Readings
- Joseph Campbell: Transformations of Myth Through Time
(This is essentially a written transcript of the videos)
From "Preface to Students" in the Student Study Guide
This Telecourse is an integrated instructional program consisting of a fourteen (hour-long) episode video series, two examinations, and two written assignments. In addition to the videos, students are required to read a textbook and study guide . (391 and 466 pages respectively)
Upon completion of this course, students should:
- Understand how myths have been transformed through a myriad of cultures throughout time.
- Understand the relationships among myth, religion, and culture.
- Recognize the underlying similarities of human cultures as well as the wide range of variations.
- Recognize and appreciate that there are many equally valid myths and religions and that there have been throughout history.
- Gain a broad cross-cultural background against which to view modern myths, cultures, and religions.
- Understand myths as reflections of both universal and ethnic ideas.
- Develop a heightened awareness of various religions, both within our own culture and in the rest of the world.
- Receive an introduction to thoughts and symbols from significant mythologies which can provide background for the study of literature, music, and art.
I am accessible via phone, fax, email, voicemail, or in person at scheduled appointments.
Although not required for the course, you will find that having access to the internet
and email will be extremely helpful, since I check my email multiple times
each day, weekends included. Since this is a distance course, I encourage you to
utilize this technology. My job is to help make this a successful experience for
you. You will find that I enjoy helping my students.
(I will explain how to get a web-based email account, absolutely free and at no cost
to you, at the end of our on-campus orientation session or at some other time, if
you'd like to make arrangements.)
I expect that all students will join the class listserv (you must have an email
address to do this) which is on the class website.
Here are the steps:
- Click the Class Newsgroup, Listserv, and Chat link on the homepage
- Click New User (near the bottom)
- Add appropriate information in required fields
- Click Create (at the bottom)
- Click More (at the top)
- Click Mailing Lists
- Check appropriate list (hst149)
- Click Save
- Click Logoff (you are finished)
- NOTE ON PRIVACY - To have your email address remain private and not available to other students, while logged in, click "Edit Your Profile" and choose "Hide Email = Yes"
Your grade in this course will be based on the following:
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Midterm Exam 30% |
Letter Grades will be as follows: A+= 100% A=93%-99% A-=90%-92% B+=87%-89% B=83%-86% B-=80%-82% C+=77%-79% C=73%-76% C-=70%-72% D+=67%-69% D=63%-66% D-=60%-62% F=<60% |
Students grades will be available on the class website on the internet. Written Assignments will be mailed back to you. If you would like to receive your grade information in another manner, please contact your instructor.
All exams are computerized and will be taken online. Students will have a one week window in which to take each exam. Exams must be completed by 5:00 pm on the deadline day. See the calendar below. After 5:00 pm on the deadline day, students will be able to return to the testing center(s) to review their exams.
Most students will be taking their exams in the Social Science Computer Lab CEN423A. Students may also take an exam at any LCC Outreach or Community Learning Center. Regardless of location, be sure to bring a photo ID.
The Main Campus lab hours are:
Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm.
For the final exam, final exam week hours are:
Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri CLOSED.
IMPORTANT - Although exams may also be taken in any of the LCC Outreach Centers (Florence or Cottage Grove) or the Community Learning Centers (Churchill, Elmira, Junction City, McKenzie, Oakridge, Thurston, Willamette), their individual hours of operation vary. Students will need to contact their center of choice at least one week in advance to ensure times and availability. Regardless of lab hours, these exams must be completed by 5:00 pm on the last testing day.
The Written Assignments will be subjective essays based on questions in the student
study guide. They are to be typed (double-spaced), spell-checked, and proofread,
and be from 2 to 4 pages long.
Do NOT put your papers in any type of folder or binder. The pages are to be stapled
in the upper left hand corner ONLY. Each paper will have a cover page that must
include the following information (1 inch from the top, left justified) in this order
(including spaces):
Student Name
HST 149 Joseph Campbell Telecourse
Written Assigment #1 (or #2)
Page # - Question #
Retype the entire question here
Grade on paper = _____ / 100
Spelling
Grammar
Answer the question(s)
Reading material
Video material
Other evidence
Instructor Comments:
(Substitute your specific information for the italicized information.)
You MUST incorporate both personal/outside and course/video/reading information
into you responses to receive a decent grade. Students will be able to choose which
questions they would like to answer from the ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDY, WRITING, AND
ANALYSIS section of the student study guide.
For Written Assignment #1 (choose ONE question from any of the following)
- Page 9 Question 2 or 6
- Page 23 Question 1 or 4 or 5 or 6
- Page 36 Question 2 or 3 or 4
- Page 48 Question 3 or 5 or 6
- Page 62 Question 2 or 5
- Page 74 Question 1 or 2
- Page 86 Question 3 or 6
For Written Assignment #2 (choose ONE question from any of the following)
- Page 96 Question 4 or 5
- Page 108 Question 2 or 4
- Page 119 Question 3 or 5
- Page 131 Question 1 or 3 or 5
- Page 144 Question 2 or 5 or 6
- Page 157 Question 2 or 5
- Page 169 Question 3 or 4 or 5
The most difficult task required of any instructor is that of grading papers. Although the purpose of this assignment is not to grade papers on spelling and grammar, problems in these areas can only detract from the readability and enjoyment of the paper, not to mention the lack of care or proofreading they illustrate. You do not want me to be proofreading your papers. You want me to be reading your best work and best effort. Therefore, I urge you to seek assistance if writing is not one of your strengths. For help, other than your instructor, you should contact the Counseling/Advising Center, the Study Skills Learning Center, The Writing Center, the English Department, and the Library staff.
Combined, these papers are nearly one half of your grade in this class (40%), more than each of the exams. Consider what you are required to do in order to adequately prepare for just one of these exams, such as reading hundreds of pages of text and watching several hours of video. This should give you an indication of the effort I am looking for in the written assignment.
In summary:
- Proofread your papers
- Do not plagiarize. Violators will be punished to the furthest extent of LCC's academic honesty code
- Written Assignment #1 is due Friday, October 26, 2001 by 5:00 pm.
- Written Assignment #2 is due Friday, December 7, 2001 by 5:00 pm.
IMPORTANT - The papers are due, in the instructor's hands, by 5:00 pm on the deadline day. You may fax, email, or drop off the paper in person. Students will have five (5) weeks to complete each paper; therefore, no late papers will be accepted. See the calendar below.
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You also have the option of checking out the videotapes for the term. See Environment for View Video Tapes below.
- Videos are available for term-long loan from the LCC Library.
- You may also view the videos while at the library in their media section. Check with the Reference Desk in the Library for additional information
All videos must be viewed thoughtfully and critically, and only after you have completed the appropriate preparation outlined in the student study guide, especially the vocabulary/glossary section. The videos do NOT treat you like a newcomer to the subject matter. In fact, Campbell expects you to know quite a bit about history, geography, religion, etc. before you even "come to his class". You may find yourself pausing the videos and rewinding in certain places to hear and see something again. You may consider watching them a number of times or purchasing the optional text in the bookstore which is essentially a transcript of the videos. You may even agree or disagree with what Campbell says, or be reminded of a similar experience in your own life which supports or contradicts a concept he presents. Your personal involvement with the subject matter will undoubtedly make this challenging class a more enjoyable experience for you. Questions? Do not hesitate to contact me.
See page titled FALL TERM 2001 TELECOURSE DETAILS
# 20916 Florence
# 20915 Cottage Grove
Video materials are available at the outreach centers for registered students.
IMPORTANT - The calendar of assignments and exams is the same for Main Campus and Outreach Center students. The written assignments must be RECEIVED by 5:00 pm on the deadline day.
The calendar of assignments and exams is the same for Main Campus and Outreach Center students. For Outreach Center hours of operation, see page titled FALL TERM 2001 TELECOURSE DETAILS
See the calendar below for deadlines.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to complete readings, viewing, and assignments in the order recommended in the study guide. Simply put:
- Read the study guide BEFORE viewing the corresponding video.
- Take notes in a journal. Write questions and reactions.
- Watch the video.
- Take notes in a journal. Write questions and reactions.
- Read all of the associated anthology readings for the particular unit.
- Take notes in a journal. Write questions and reactions.
- Complete appropriate Written Assignment (if applicable).
Exams will be based primarily on the following sources:
- Study Guide POINTS TO WATCH FOR IN THE TELEVISION PROGRAM
- Videos
- Study Guide POINTS TO LOOK FOR IN THE ANTHOLOGY OF READINGS
- Anthology of Readings
- Study Guide UNIT GLOSSARY
- Study Guide UNIT ESSAY