WE NOW WILL SHIFT TO NARAYAN'S TRANSLATION OF The Ramayana. Please make sure you have his translation of the epic, Indian poem (there are many, many versions of the poem). We will also finish the film Star Wars in class, and students will begin reading their aphorism assignments aloud.

MONDAY

Reading an overview of current scholarship on mythology, the leaders in the field, the different ways of approaching and understanding mythology, and how to think about what myths mean. I will collect the aphorism assignment, and students will begin reading those aloud on Wednesday.
HW: No homework for religious holiday. Our next book will be The Ramayana, trans. by R.K. Narayan. It's important that you have this particular edition of the poem. No other will do!

TUESDAY

Continuing with part two of Star Wars, picking up with the introduction of the mentor, Obi Wan Kenobi.
HW: Introductory packet on Hinduism can be found here. Print this out, and read chapter for class on Monday.

WEDNESDAY

Finishing Star Wars. Completing a chart that illustrates one example for each of the stages of the hero journey. We will then begin reading the aphorism essays aloud...we will do this over the next three to four days.
HW: Reading packet on Hinduism. You should have your copy of Narayan's The Ramayana for class tomorrow.

THURSDAY

Introduction to The Ramayana. We will read that together in class before shifting to students reading their aphorism assignments.
HW: Last day to turn in college essays. Finish reading the introduction to The Ramayana for class on Friday.

FRIDAY

Reading "Prologue," pages 3-6, and then finishing the aphorism readings.
HW: Read chapter 1, "Rama's Initiation," pages 7-21. Remember that you are to have finished the chapter on Hinduism by Monday as well.