WELCOME TO HISTORY/ENGLISH I

Laura Hurlburt

**Do not be overwhelmed by the amount of work listed on the following pages. It is crucial that you realize I represent TWO CLASSES.
I am Mrs. Hurlburt Ayour English teacher and Mrs. Hurlburt Byour History teacher. So, when you feel like its just too much, keep
in mind I am giving you TWO CLASSES worth of work. I am here to help you successfully journey through these classes.**

CONTACT INFORMATION: laura.hurlburt@covenantchristian.net

Requirements for the Course:

Historical and literary readings (homework every night, averaging 15-20 pages of reading)
History and Literature quizzes, worksheets, seminars, class discussions, mapping exercises, annotation checks, etc.
o NOTE: You may use your study guide on History quizzes. That means you will WANT to read and fill out the study guide
before coming to class.
In-class essays and two literary analyses (one analysis in the fall and one analysis in the spring, both written outside of class)
Projects
Unit tests

Grades for the Course:

Each quarters grades will be based on:

Daily work (homework, seminars, quizzes, etc.) 25%

Major essays, projects, and oral presentations 35%
Major tests 40%

Each quarters grade counts as 3/7 (43%) toward the semester grade, and the semester exam counts 1/7 (14%).

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LATE WORK: Many colleges and universities do not accept late work, and we want you to develop a disciplined habit
of turning your work in on time.

Here is our policy regarding late work:

The first day an assignment is late, that assignment will drop 50 points. The highest grade for that assignment, assuming everything is
correct, will be an 50.
Beyond ONE day, the grade will be a zero, and the student must serve a homework detention that day to make up the work.
Please see the student handbook if you have further questions.
All missed work must be made up within two times the number of days the student was absent or a 0 for that assignment may be recorded.
Time for make-up tests/quizzes should be arranged with the teacher. Students may be assigned homework detention for assignments that
are passed due for no credit in order to make sure the student is getting required material.

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 2017-2018 STUDENT SYLLABUS

Questions to consider What is the nature of Truth? Is it Absolute? Who is man in relation to God?
throughout the year: How did Western civilization develop? How does it help to preserve biblical truths in light of
emerging worldviews?

1 ST QUARTER

Big Picture Questions: How did ancient civilizations lay the foundation for Western culture?
What legacy did the Jews leave for Western civilization?

History (The Western Heritage): Chapter 1

FIRST HALF of Chapter 2

Literature: The Epic of Gilgamesh (summer reading)

Genesis and Exodus 1-20 (summer reading)
Selections from The Code of Hammurabi
Theogony by Hesiod
Works and Days by Hesiod
The Odyssey books 1-12 by Homer

Key Concepts: How do we know about ancient civilizations?

Where and how did early civilizations develop?
How did cultural and political structures develop?
Why did Greece emerge as the most influential civilization?
What is Archaic Greece? (Sparta, Athens, the Trojan War)
Why did God preserve a pagan, Greek culture?
What is epic literature? (Hesiod, Homer)
How does literature reflect cultural and religious beliefs?
Can we view the Bible as literature?

3 Tests: Combined test over Gilgamesh AND History Chapter 1

(AUGUST 30)
Combined test over Theogony, AND Works and Days
(SEPTEMBER 12)
Test over The Odyssey books 1-12
(OCTOBER 5)

2 Essays: Gilgamesh FOUR paragraph essay

(AUGUST 23)
In-Class HISTORY essay over Chapter 2
(SEPTEMBER 27)

2 Seminars: Gilgamesh Mini-Seminar

(AUGUST 17 and 18)

1 possible video/DVD: The Minotaurs Island

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2 ND QUARTER

Big Picture Questions: What primary achievements occurred during the Classical Age?
How did Hellenism change civilization?

History (The Western Heritage): SECOND HALF Chapter 2

FIRST HALF Chapter 3

Literature: The Odyssey books 13-24 by Homer

The Oresteia by Aeschylus (This includes three plays: Agamemnon, Libation
Bearers, and The Eumenides.)

Key Concepts: How did the Greeks preserve culture?

How does The Odyssey fit the classical definition of an epic?
What is nostos?
Why is The Odyssey considered a coming of age story?
What is Classical Greece?
Structure of Greek plays
How does Aristotle define tragedy? Does tragedy purge the soul?
What is tragedy? (Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles)
How did art and architecture change during this period?

3 Tests: Test over HISTORY Chapter 2

(OCTOBER 25)
Test over The Odyssey books 13-24
(OCTOBER 31)
Test over FIRST HALF History Chapter 3 and The Oresteia
(DECEMBER 6)

2 Essays: Literary Analysis over The Odyssey (close reading assignment)

(DUE BY OCTOBER 30)
In Class Essay over The Oresteia
(NOVEMBER 27/28)

1 Group Project: Greek theater performances

(DECEMBER 7 and 8)

2 Seminars: The Odyssey Full Seminar

(OCTOBER 26/27)
The Oresteia Full Seminar
(NOVEMBER 15/16)

2 possible videos/DVDs: History Channel DVD: Last Stand of the 300 (about the Persian Wars)
Iphegenia

The final exam for this semester will be comprehensive, covering everything that we have studied during the first and second quarters.
Students will have class time to review for the final.

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3 RD QUARTER

Big Picture Questions: What was the basis for Roman law?
What caused the destruction of the Roman Republic, and what was the effect
of that destruction?

History (The Western Heritage): SECOND HALF of Chapter 3

FIRST HALF of Chapter 4

Literature: Clouds by Aristophanes

Medea by Euripides
The Last Days of Socrates by Plato (This includes his four dialogues:
Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo.)
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Key Concepts: How did Greek philosophies develop? (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, etc.)
What was the Macedonian Conquest? (Philip, Alexander the Great)
What is Hellenism?
How does Aristotle define comedy?
What is political satire?
How did Clouds influence Socrates trial?
What is Socratic teaching?
What is a philosophical dialogue?
Fundamentals of Platonic theory
Who were the early Romans?
Why did Rome rise to power?
What is the Roman Republic?

3 Tests: Combined test over Medea and Clouds

(JANUARY 18)
Combined Test over SECOND HALF of History Chapter 3 AND
Last Days of Socrates (Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo)
(FEBRUARY 9)
Combined test over FIRST HALF of History Chapter 4 and Julius Caesar
(FEBRUARY 28)

2 Essays: HISTORY EssayAlexander the Great

(JANUARY 31)
LITERATURE EssayJulius Caesar
(FEBRUARY 21)

1 Seminar: Last Days of Socrates Full Seminar

(FEBRUARY 7)

1 Project: Medea Mock Trial

(JANUARY 16/17)

1 possible video/DVDs: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

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4 TH QUARTER

Big Picture Questions: How did the Pax Romana contribute to future Western civilization?
How did Christianity grow throughout the Roman Empire?
Why did Christianity ultimately triumph over the Roman Empire?
How did the Judeo-Christian heritage affect Western civilization?

History (The Western Heritage): SECOND HALF Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Literature: The Aeneid by Virgil

Possible selections from Roman readings (Cicero, Lucretius, etc.)
Possible selections from early Christian creeds and letters
Confessions by St. Augustine

Key Concepts: What is the Roman Empire?

Who were the most important Roman emperors?
Is The Aeneid an example of political propaganda?
How is The Aeneid a tribute to Homer?
What is Stoicism?
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
What did Rome initially think about Christianity? Why did it change?
Why did the early Church need councils and creeds?
What is a testimony?
Why is Augustines conversion so important?

3 Tests: Test over SECOND HALF of History Chapter 4 AND The Aeneid Books 1-5
(MARCH 28)
Test over The Aeneid Books 6-12
(APRIL 19)
Test over History Chapter 5 AND Confessions
(MAY 2)

2 Essays: Literary Analysis over The Aeneid (close reading assignment)

(DUE BY APRIL 23)
HISTORY Essay
(APRIL 26 & 27)

1 Seminar: Aeneid Mini-Seminars

(APRIL 18)

The final exam will be comprehensive, covering everything that we have studied during the third and fourth quarters. Students will
have class time to review for the final.

CONTACT INFORMATION: laura.hurlburt@covenantchristian.net

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SUPPLY LIST:

**Business Journal: Blueline NotePro Business Notebook, Black Hard Lizard Look Cover, Twin-Wire binding, 300 Pages / 150 Sheets,
11" x 8-1/2" (Purchase online from Staples.com by clicking HERE). All writing will be done in this journal. It MUST be this particular journal
so please order early. There will be no decorating of this journal and it will remain in my room so as to not be lost (unless specifically sent
home by me).
1 Binder (1 inch)
Dividers (pack of 8-10)
College-rule notebook paper for notes
ONLY Blue and/or black pens for class work (I prefer they NOT use pencil for essays)
Other colored pens for grading (suggestion)
Highlighters (suggestion)
Weekly/Monthly Academic Calendar (Planner) July 17/ June 18 (This is a suggestion, but is CRUCIAL for all classes and for
learning time management.)

INFO ABOUT TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER CONSUMABLES:

You WILL be using this years history textbook for the next THREE years. Take good care of your book! You MUST have your
book covered by the end of the first week of school. (This is for a grade.)

I encourage you to annotate in this book and will give you some tips about highlighting and making margin notes
that should help you understand and recall what you are reading.

You will want to use a PAPER book cover, not the stretchy, fabric book covers because they tend to break the binding.

You also own each of the literary works we will read as a class this year. That means WRITE and/or HIGHLIGHT in those
books. Annotate and highlight significant passages. I will show you how to mark relevant passages in each book.

The cost for all your English literature is already figured into your academic fee; check with the business office if you have
questions. *Should you lose a book, it is your responsibility to replace it with the same edition and publisher.**