Course Description
An exploration of the famous Seven Wonders of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, as well as their historical contexts. We will consider why these monuments captured the imagination of people through the ages, and what our continued fascination with creating lists of “wonders” says about our society.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate and ethical oral communication messages for given contexts and communicators to increase knowledge, foster understanding, and/or promote change. (SLO 1)
- Analyze and evaluate messages according to context, audience, intent, and other principles of oral communication, to contribute to the ongoing development of knowledge and relationships. (SLO 2)
- Analyze the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in their socio-historical, political, and/or religious contexts. (SLO 3)
- Evaluate the social and political context for the construction of “wonders” lists. (SLO 4)
- Identify how peoples in the past and present engaged with the idea of a building as a “wonder.” (SLO 5)
- Plan and execute organized, well-structured, informed, and rhetorically effective oral presentations for an audience. (SLO 6)
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Attendance (SLOs 1-6) | 10% |
| 8 Verbal Responses (SLOs 1-6) | 10% |
| 3 Mini Presentations (SLOs 1-6) | 20% |
| Midterm Exam (SLOs 3-5) | 15% |
| Final Presentation (SLOs 1-6) | 25% |
| Stages for Final Presentation (SLOs 1-6) | 5% |
| Final Exam (SLOs 3-5) | 15% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100% | A |
| 90-92% | A- |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 83-86% | B |
| 80-82% | B- |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 73-76% | C |
| 70-72% | C- |
| 67-69% | D+ |
| 63-66% | D |
| 60-62% | D- |
| 0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Based on Course Grading Information above.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Clayton, P.A. and Price, M. 1988. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. London: Routledge.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.