Syllabus+Pop+Lit

Folklore, Myth, & Legend Jeffrey Vlk ** Contact Information ** Email: Jeffrey.vlk@d214.org Phone: (847) 718-4339 Room A190 ** Work Periods ** 4nd Plan – Plan 5th Hour – Advisory/Lunch 8th Hour – Plan // Be sure to schedule a time to work with me at least a day in advance. // ** General Information and Overview ** This course examines our culture through the lens of classic myths, legends, and folktales. The presentation is both thematic and chronological and may emphasize either classical or American cultural foundation. ** Required Reading and Texts ** - __ World Mythology __ - __ Big Fish __ - __ DaVinci Code __ - __ Morte D’Arthur __ // The English department, high school, and district 214 have approved all literature and movies used in this course. If any parent of students would like an alternative assignment, please contact me. //

** Expectations ** Supplies - Flashdrive - Spiral Notebook - Binder - Highlighters - Writing utensils Behaviors - Show up on time - Turn assignments in on time - Respect others and their property - Act and speak appropriately ** Homework/Late Work ** All homework is due at the beginning of the period unless otherwise specified. If assignments are not handed in when I collect or check them, they will be considered late. //There will be no late homework assignments accepted//. If you have an excused absence, it is your responsibility to ask me or a trustworthy classmate what assignments and class work you missed. You have one day to turn in the assignment to me. Never put homework on my desk or anywhere else in the room; always hand it in to me. ** Grading Scale ** 100 – 90 A    89 – 80 B    79 – 70 C    69 – 60 D    59 - 0 F   ** Keys to Success ** - Have responsibility and take pride in your actions, thoughts, and work. - Always complete work and assignments the best way, not the easiest way. - Participate in class. - Write down all assignments, their due date, and time it will take to be completed. - Get help from classmates, not their homework. - Follow the class’ expectations.