Course Information
This course is a one-semester, elective course designed for students interested in learning about myths, legends, and folklore from various countries and regions of the world. The course provides students with multicultural perspectives that can be applied to other areas of literature and writing. Students will study tales of Africa, the Middle East, Europe, The Americas, and The Far East, as well as related film, music, and artwork. The course can include reading, writing assignments, oral interpretations, poetry, music, and other activities.
Classroom and School Policies
Academic Dishonesty:
As stated in the handbook, all work is individual work unless otherwise stated by the teacher. The MCHS handbook clearly defines cheating as "to steal, provide, receive or plagiarize information, knowledge, or work from another and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores." If you are caught being academically dishonest in class, you will receive 1) a zero on the assignment, and 2) a dean's referral.
Avoiding Plagiarism:
I do not take plagiarism lightly, and I follow the handbook guidelines when dealing with plagiarism.
Are you unsure what plagiarism is? Here is a great source that explains the many different types of plagiarism: Harvard Guide to Using Sources
Late work:
It is your responsibility to pick up any missed work by the end of the first day you return to class.
Per the MCHS handbook:
If a student is absent on a day when an essay is due, the student must still submit the essay to turnitin.com that day.
If a student is aware of an assignment, including quizzes, tests, review material and finals, being due on the day he/she is absent, then the assignment is due the first day that the student returns.
If the student is absent or suspended on the day the assignment is given, then the student has the day he/she returns (to get the assignment) and the assignment is due during the next scheduled meeting time for that class.
Academic Dishonesty:
As stated in the handbook, all work is individual work unless otherwise stated by the teacher. The MCHS handbook clearly defines cheating as "to steal, provide, receive or plagiarize information, knowledge, or work from another and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores." If you are caught being academically dishonest in class, you will receive 1) a zero on the assignment, and 2) a dean's referral.
Avoiding Plagiarism:
I do not take plagiarism lightly, and I follow the handbook guidelines when dealing with plagiarism.
Are you unsure what plagiarism is? Here is a great source that explains the many different types of plagiarism: Harvard Guide to Using Sources
Late work:
It is your responsibility to pick up any missed work by the end of the first day you return to class.
Per the MCHS handbook:
If a student is absent on a day when an essay is due, the student must still submit the essay to turnitin.com that day.
If a student is aware of an assignment, including quizzes, tests, review material and finals, being due on the day he/she is absent, then the assignment is due the first day that the student returns.
If the student is absent or suspended on the day the assignment is given, then the student has the day he/she returns (to get the assignment) and the assignment is due during the next scheduled meeting time for that class.