Category: Mythology

Each student is required to write a 2,000-2,500 word, double-spaced research paper (with proper citations/Chicago or MLA) on a topic of their choice. The paper should focus on an existing myth, misconception, misrepresentation or any widely held view about Japanese culture, society and history (example: Japanese samurai always used swords; female rulers and empresses were…

is activity is designed to assess your ability to identify themes, symbols, and motifs that are common to myths within the American cultural context. You should watch your film and take notes.  You will select one of the films listed below as the focus of your essay: Superman, directed by Richard Donner (1978) The Fountain, directed…

Choose one episode, character of aspect of the Trojan cycle that you would like to discuss. Make sure it is a narrow and defined topic (“The Iliad” is not a good topic; but “The Shield of Achilles” is, for example). The draft needs to be no 500-800 words and provide a good overview of your…

Choose one episode, character of aspect of the Trojan cycle that you would like to discuss. Make sure it is a narrow and defined topic (“The Iliad” is not a good topic; but “The Shield of Achilles” is, for example). The draft needs to be no 500-800 words and provide a good overview of your…

Choose one episode, character of aspect of the Trojan cycle that you would like to discuss. Make sure it is a narrow and defined topic (“The Iliad” is not a good topic; but “The Shield of Achilles” is, for example). The draft needs to be no 500-800 words and provide a good overview of your…

This will be an essay in which the student examines one of the Creation or Destruction myths discussed in class.  The essay should focus on one lesson or application of the myth.  This may be how a particular creation myth reinforced cultural values, taught personal moral lessons, or established certain rituals. Alternatively, the essay may…

Watch the following video. List 10 questions that come to mind about the subject or statements you find interesting.

Watch the following video. List 10 questions that come to mind about the subject or statements you find interesting.

Watch the video The Great Cathedral Mystery.Discuss the development of Florentine cathedral architecture and the opportunity Brunelleschi faced with building the dome.  

Length: 5 pages (Works Cited are NOT a separate page) Style guidelines: MLA format available on the SFU library site. Write your name and student number on the top left corner of the first page of the paper. Number your pages. Place the paper title of your choice at the top centre of the first page, underneath your name and…