Winter/Spring 2003
Teresa Welsh, Ph.D., Clinical Instructor
MU School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
This overview of libraries in the ancient world focuses on those cultures, libraries, and collections that will enhance understanding of the origins and development of modern librarianship.
Each week, there will be a lesson and required reading(s) followed by a quiz or discussion board posting. Each lesson will have some embedded links in the text for further study (these links are suggested, not required). A short paper on an approved topic is required at the end of the semester.
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Libraries in the Ancient World by Lionel Casson. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-300-08809-4 |
Weekly Lesson Topics (see Assignments)
- March 31-April 6
- Oral Tradition, Pictographs, Ideographs
- April 7-13
- Cuneiform Tablets
- April 14-20
- Hieroglyphics
- April 21-27
- Greek Alphabet, Libraries
- April 28-May 4
- Libraries in the Roman World; Medieval Scriptoria
- May 9
- Paper due
Grading
Each week's required quiz or discussion board posting (for first five weeks) is worth 10 points. The final paper is worth 50 points.
A: 90 - 100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
The grade of A is awarded for superior work that exceeds the requirements of the assignment.
The grade of B is awarded for completely acceptable work that fulfills the assignment and demonstrates solid work.
The grade of C is awarded for work that does not completely fulfill the assignment.
The grade of F is awarded for unacceptable work.
Final Paper
The final paper should be on a related, approved topic. Grading criteria include content and conformance to the following requirements:
- Cover sheet with student name, course name, e-mail address and date
- 3-5 pages of double-spaced, 12-point font text with pagination
- Text should be divided into relevant subtoptics, including an introduction
- Check for correct spelling and grammar
- Citations and the bibliography may be in any style, as long as they are consistent and contain all the necessary information
- Paper may be sent to the instructor via e-mail attachment or uploaded to the course Drop Box.
Disabilities and Honesty Statements
As required by the provost's office:
"Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of any university. All members of the academic community must be confident that each person's work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that range from probation to expulsion. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult the course instructor."
Note: If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and need assistance, please notify the Office of Disability Services, A048 Brady Commons, 882-4696 or course instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.