For this writing assignment, we will be exploring myths and narratives. Myths often communicate the values, lessons, or beliefs of a culture. For example, Narcissus is so self-involved that he falls in love with his own reflection in the water. This leads to his death, because he will not leave himself behind. Lot?s wife, as noted in the text, perishes, because she does not trust and obey. These stories act as corrective tales to guide behavior.
Popular stories might include folk tales, fairy tales, fables, etc. For example, in Aesop?s ?The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf? (popularly known as ?The Boy Who Cried Wolf?), the boy told the same lie three or four times about a wolf killing the sheep. When a wolf did threaten the lives of the sheep, no one believed him. Aesop reminds the reader, ?There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.?
Think of a story in your life or your culture that is frequently told, or commonly known, and communicates a corrective lesson. Be sure to select a story or narrative, and NOT a popular slogan, phrase shared in your own family, etc.; the selection MUST be a story or narrative. Think of stories which you have read, or been told, as a child; even tales such as the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus would be suitable.
This writing assignment should include the following:
Once you have selected the story or narrative, please provide an explanation of the story. Do NOT include the entire story; rather, summarize the story in your own words.
Describe the moral or lesson of this particular story. What should the reader / listener learn from this particular narrative? Is this lesson effective in guiding an individual’s actions or beliefs?
Explain the value of narratives or storytelling. Why might communicating a lesson in story format (oral or written form) be different than providing a set of rules to follow?
Have fun with this assignment! Feel free to choose a story or narrative passed down from generation to generation in your own family.
Sources: You must use our textbook, The Art of Being Human, as a source. Use some of the terms of myth from this unit to deepen your analysis of this narrative.
Essay format: Each assignment should include an introductory paragraph which introduces the narrative; supporting paragraphs; and a conclusion to summarize the analysis.
Word Count: This analysis should include at least 750 words.
CLA assessment: This unit 2 assignment corresponds to the CLA rubric for HU300-01; please review the CLA rubrics document available under Course Home.
APA formatting:
Incorporate APA citations throughout the analysis as well as a references section at the end of the analysis. (The references section does NOT count towards the required word count for the Unit 2 assignment.) Review the APA quick reference guide on the left-hand sidebar under course home for APA formatting guidelines.
Remember to include APA formatting (citations and references); the course materials (including the Janaro and Altshuler course text) must be included.
Part One: Begin with an introductory paragraph; introduce the story / narrative selected for this assignment. (Reminder: This MUST be a story or narrative and should not be a slogan or phrase.)
Part Two: Supporting paragraphs should address the following:
Provide an explanation of the story. Do NOT include the entire story; rather, summarize the story in your own words.
Describe the moral or lesson of this particular story. What should the reader / listener learn from this particular narrative? Is this lesson effective in guiding an individual’s actions or beliefs?
Explain the value of narratives or storytelling. Why might communicating a lesson in story format (oral or written form) be different than providing a set of rules to follow?
Part Three: Concluding Paragraph: In the conclusion, summarize your narrative assessment. What did you learn about the narrative you selected?
Essay format: Each assignment should include an introductory paragraph which introduces the narrative; supporting paragraphs; and a conclusion to summarize the analysis.
Word Count: This analysis should include at least 750 words.
References
The unit 2 assignment requires the incorporation of terminology and ideas from the Janaro and Altshuler course text; as such, you must include citations in the unit 2 assignment and a reference entry for The Art of Being Human on the References page of your assignment.
Sample Reference Format
Janaro, R. P., & Altshuler, T. C. (2012). The art of being human: The humanities as a technique for living (Kaplan University 3rd custom ed.). New York: Pearson Education.
If you choose to incorporate additional references, please include them here as well.
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