Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business, General Education Electives
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190107_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a Seneca College course that is offered through Sheridan CAPS. Students who register for the course through Sheridan will receive credit from Sheridan College only. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Focus on the similarities and differences between cultures through their myths and legends. Myths are narratives which embody and transmit universal and elementary forms of human thought and social patterning. Many myths emerge at the dawn of human culture out of prehistorically oral and ritualistic traditions, and are often used as a way to explain aspects of a universe which otherwise did not seem to make sense. Examine, analyze and compare myths and legends from a variety of cultures. Use a variety of approaches from psychology to anthropology in an effort to understand the significance of myths and legends in a culture. By discussing stories from different cultures, see the common threads of the human experience.

Program Context

Business	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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General Education Electives	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
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	Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
	Define myth, folklore, and legend. Differentiate between the characteristics, themes, and patterns of myths, folklore, and legend. Explain the origins and purposes of myths, folklore, and legends. Assess the relevance of mythological themes in modern times. Compare the tradition of Greek tragedy with other forms of mythology.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Online Assignments	15.0%
	Essay #1	20.0%
	Essay #2	25.0%
	Final Exam (Online)	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Assignments are marked on the basis of appropriate standards of research content and organization on material. Assignments are to be grammatically correct. 

All students must pass the term work and the final exam in order to receive a passing grade in this subject.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Other
Notes: This course is delivered through OntarioLearn at ontariolearn.com and is hosted by (Seneca College)SE-EAC297.

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Optional	Textbook	Parallel Myths, J.F. Bierlein, Random House, ISBN 9780345381460

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details:

Students will develop and demonstrate their competence in written expression, reading, and research skills by exploring such topics as the cultural production of myths and legends, creation and quest myths, traditions of apocalyptic vision and journeys to the underworld, folklore and urban legends, and literary devices in myths and legends, including theme, symbolism, metaphor, and characterization.

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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