CLASSICS
175C The Archaeology of Greek Sanctuaries
and Religion
Research Projects:
The research component of your grade (30%) will include a
project on the topic
you chose that includes a group
oral presentation (10%) and an individual
paper (20%).
Keep in mind the following guidelines:
Oral Presentation:
1. A group presentation of no more
than 20 minutes length (will be strongly enforced for fairness) that
will include participation of all group members.
2. The duties and/or areas covered by members of the group (research
and/or presentation) will be independently determined by each group.
3. Format of presentation is up to the group - illustrations are
optional but often a good idea (see me well
in advance about medium of images and equipment requirements).
Handouts with a short bibliography and key terms, names etc. is
strongly encouraged (see me if you want them available online prior to
presentation day).
4. Reading in ancient literature and modern scholarship
beyond
what is assigned for class is required. (Please let me
know if you need help locating sources).
5. A research and presentation will cover the
archaeological, historical and mythological aspects of your sanctuary.
- Review the major chronological outline of the use and
building history of the sanctuary
- Mention important sources: literary, epigraphical and
archaeological
- Examine the
expression of myths/traditions in physical (locations and forms of
buildings, decoration and imagery used on the site and elsewhere in
association) and conceptual (religious ritual, tradition, superstition)
terms in the sanctuary and in terms of the patron deity
- Discuss the relevance of this sanctuary and its
rituals/festivals to ancient Greek society/religion and to our study of
it
Paper:
1. Each student will submit an individual and original research paper
based on the sanctuary and topics outlined above and presented orally.
2. The paper should be 6-8 pages, typed, double-spaced (regular font
and type) with no more than 1" margins all-around.
3. You will need to use several
sources for your research, ancient and modern (minimum of three in
addition to textbooks
and CP materials). These must be
clearly cited in the text using the Harvard system (Shelton 2000:
27-30) and in full bibliographic entries at the end of the paper.
(Again, please let me know if you need help locating sources). For
bibliography: Shelton, K. (2000) "Chamber Tombs from Mycenae," Arch
Ephemeris. 22-50.
NB: Information from the WEB is notoriously bad, but can be a good
source for references to follow up - so only ONE source may be used
(and cited) in the paper - preferably from a better site like Perseus (www.perseus.tufts.edu)
Websites should be sited by an abbreviation in the
text (Perseus "Olympia") and fully including web address and date of
accession in the bibliography.
4. Proofread carefully. With today's computer spell and grammar
checks, there is no excuse for sloppy errors.
5. Illustrations are welcomed, but do not count towards the page total.
6. Be very conscious of structure: provide a clear
introduction and
conclusion, and arrange your arguments logically and succinctly.
7. Be sure to hand in your paper on time (by class on
Friday, December 9th). Late papers will not be accepted
nor will submissions by e-mail.
Please come to see me at any time if I can provide advice or
assistance. You may prepare a rough draft to "pass by me" (presentation
and/or paper) if it would help in your preparation process, but of
course is optional.
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