English Homework

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You are hereby summoned to be a guest at a "symposium" for students of the great philosophers (or scientists), hosted by none other than the renowned would-be philosopher Glennicus Hallinias. Unlike the symposiums of old, this one will be somewhat more progressive in that it will allow members of both genders to partake in the festivities. In addition, the laws of the sacred Rdult Academy forbid hetairai and slaves from attending, so we will be forced to serve ourselves-a difficult undertaking, I know, but a necessary one. And what will we be serving? Wine, of course (sufficiently watered-down that the manufacturers have seen fit to label it "gup"juice"). Perhaps there will even be a few food items and sweets to promote richly phiiosophical discussion.

In preparation for this great event, you must research both the life and the philoso phy of an ancient Greek philosopher (who, for the purposes of this activity, will be considered your teacher). You must prepare abrief writtenbiography of your teacher to be read aloud to the class. Also, you must prepare an equally brief description of one or more of the key philosophical ideas that your teacher has brought forth to the ancient world. This, too, vrill be read aloud to the assembled sfudents. Each student wi1i, therefore, in turn, introduce themselves (using a pseudo-Greek name, of course) and introduce their fellow intellectuals to the life and lessons of their great master and teacher.

You will be assigned, through random lot, a number. Philosophers will then be chosen in order. Next, a short period of time, perhaps a class or two, will be given to research your philosopher using a variely of resources from both the library and the Internet. In addition to "presenting" yo* philosopher during the symposium, you wiil also be required to submit a written version, including at least two bibliographical sources (with minimum of one print and one online source). The written copy must be typed and must be no more than 300 words in length (not inciuding the bibliography).

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Marking Guide

The following categories will each receive a level grade. These will then be combined into an overall mark for the whole assignment.

Presentation ' reads the material in a clear voice with proper volume and intonation ' parlicipates in the spirit of the "symposium" assignment

Biography ' presents relevant details about the philosopher (e.g. approximate dates, locations, etc.)

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Philosophy ' chooses an appropriate (i.e., both important and interesting) philosophic al td,eato present ' explains the philosophical idea in a clear manner

Bibliography ' includes a properly format listing of all sources used

Bibliography

In order to create your bibliography, also known as a "Works Cited" please use the MLA style. For information on how to do this, consult the followin$website:

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