希腊神话Greek Mythology.ppt

Greek Mythology What do we do in the course? 1. Class reader. Mythology 2. Vocabulary building. Affixes and stems. 3. Extracurricular reading.（at least 1 hour per week） Course orientation Why mythology? What we are going to do? Course Assessment Foundation of Western civilization Key to understand cultures and languages （Pre）Class Activities Pre-class reading Read each unit before class and get prepared for class discussion Presentation topics related to the unit Role-play you may follow or adapt the original version In-class discussion Assessment Final exam:50% Term paper:30% Class participation:20% What you need is dedication and Cultural consciousness Possible topics for term paper 神话与生活的对应 人与自然和神的关系 神话的隐喻 文学作品神话因素分析 中希神话对比 女性视角中的神话分析 。。。 Greek mythology are myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own ritual (宗教仪式) practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece and are part of religion in modern Greece. What were the possible roles that mythology played in ancient Greece? Mythology was at the heart of everyday life in Ancient Greece. Greeks regarded mythology as a part of their history. They used myth to explain natural phenomena, cultural variations, traditional enmities and friendships. It was a source of pride to be able to trace ones leaders descent from a mythological hero or a god. Gods Greek gods can be divided into several groups. Titans led by Cronus vs.the Olympians lead by Zeus The Olympians are a group of 12 gods who ruled after the overthrow(推翻) of the Titans. All the Olympians are related in some way. They are named after their dwelling(居住) place Mount Olympus. Activities(1 to 1 communication) The best book I read. You talk to your partner about the best book you read and listen to your partner’s. Then find a new partner and do it all over again. The best book I heard * * Zeus *He drew