Mythology and Folklore: Legendary Tales
Course Description:
Mighty heroes. Angry gods and goddesses. Cunning animals. Mythology and folklore have been used since the first people gathered around the fire as a way to make sense of humankind and our world. This course focuses on the many myths and legends woven into cultures around the world. Starting with an overview of mythology and the many kinds of folklore, the student will journey with ancient heroes as they slay dragons and outwit the gods, follow fearless warrior women into battle and watch as clever animals outwit those stronger than themselves. They will explore the universality and social significance of myths and folklore, and see how they are still used to shape society today.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Mythology and Folklore: Legendary Tales | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Literature of a Theme | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Whitehall District Schools | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | Florida Virtual School | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Whitehall District Schools | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | CCSS, NCAA | ||||||||||
| Ailgnment Document : | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Gjw0XEmCNFbGxPNXZKd2cyYmM/view?usp=sharing | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Accelerated, Semester, Trimester | ||||||||||
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesq-7lqJjVBrRuwflE8db22egnhPXuu9DZ_wNmhplsVoor5A/viewform |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Describe characteristics of myths, the purposes of myths, and describe the different types of myths
- Analyze the cultural, historical, and literary significance of women, animals, and the hero figure in a variety of myths from around the world
- Evaluate the role and purpose of myths in a society and its culture
- Compare and contrast myths and religious stories
- Evaluate the functions of modern myths.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Review Conducted By : Michigan Virtual
Date of Review : 06/30/2016
Unit 1: Introduction to Mythology & Folklore
Unit 2: Warrior Women
Unit 3: The Heroic Monomyth in Mythology and Folklore
Unit 4: The Roles of Animals
Unit 5: The Social Significance
Unit 6: Myths of the World
Unit 7: Comparative Mythology
Unit 8: Modern Myths and Legends
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
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| Semester | 08/01/2020 | 10/15/2020 | 07/01/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 01/15/2021 | 35 | $0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
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| Consult counselor | Consult counselor | Semester | 08/01/2020 | 10/15/2020 |
Students can use chat, email or private message system within the course to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance.