Take-home Option for
Exam
I
Due
at end of class,
(in
both paper and electronic form)
Directions:
Option 1: write 3 600-900 word
essays
on the topics given below
Option 2: write 2 900-1200 word
essay
on two of the topics given below.
Topic 1: Examine the
relationship between humanity and the 'gods' in the creation myths
covered in Powell and Leonard's books. [FYI: make sure you cover
several (i.e. 3 or more) different cultures; make sure you use examples
from both Powell and Leonard; and make sure you cite often and
correctly (see PDF in ANGEL)]
Topic 2: What does a culture's creation myths tell us about its
world view? [FYI:
make sure you cover
several different cultures; make sure you use examples from both Powell
and Leonard; and make sure you cite often and correctly (see PDF in
ANGEL)]
Topic 3: Apply at least two theories (from those covered in
class) to the Greek creation myths and to one other culture's creation
myths (excluding the Hebrew, Sumerian, Mesopotamian/Hittite cultures).
Also discuss why the cultures created these myths. [FYI: make sure you use examples
from both Powell
and Leonard; and make sure you cite often and correctly (see PDF in
ANGEL)]