Activity 1
Complete reading of Oedipus the King from page 10 (right hand column) at highlighted [Enter JOCASTA] to end.
Oedipus_the_King_Full_Text(1) (4)
OER source:
https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/9802-oedipus-the-king
License: CC Attribution 4.0 International
Activity 2
Click the link below for my video lecture Aristotle Defines Tragedy. If, for any reason the link is not working for you, you can download the attached mp4 file of the video.
Aristotle Defines Tragedy Video
“Tragedy is an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
Activity 3
You will be writing the first draft of your literary essay this week, so be sure to review the “Format Matters” video, the “Format Illustration” guide, and the Sample Essay below.
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Note: Since this is a Zero Textbook Course, your sources will be electronic rather than print. Please be aware that the video gives citation for a textbook. Since we are not using a textbook in this class, the citation will be different.
All essays for this course must adhere to MLA format. Click here to access a clear and simple guide to MLA formatting in the BMCC library.
After reviewing these materials, proceed to Activity 4
Activity 4
Quiz 3 on Essay Formatting
The quiz covers formatting requirements for essays in ENG 201, as stipulated in the Format Matters video. The test is timed, and students have one hour to complete it. The quiz will be available from 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14. The quiz will not be reopened after the closing date.
To access the quiz, navigate to your Blackboard course. Click on Links to Quizzes. Then click on Quiz 3.
Activity 3
Essay 3 (First Draft) due: Sunday, June 14, 11:59 p.m.
Click this link to access essay directions.
To submit your essay, return to your Blackboard course and Click the Essay Submission Links folder on the black navigation panel. Within the folder, click the subfolder labeled “Essay 3.”
Activity 5 (Optional)
Click this link to access what is considered to be a wonderful production of Oedipus the King. The actors wear masks, and every attempt is made to replicate how the ancient productions might have looked and sounded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TonLOAkc1OY
Activity 6
Click this link to access the Week 3 discussion board.
