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An ancient Greek believed they could encounter a god while on a mountain, or in a forest. Gods were born in caves; lakes, springs, and rivers were regenerative. This archaeology class explores how nature intersected with religious practices in Greece. We will begin with the Bronze Age Minoans and Mycenaeans, who preferred mountains and caves, and extend to the Greeks, who worshiped on mountains, in caves, nearby water features, and amid sacred groves. We will explore the archaeological evidence for these practices. We will learn about how natural environments were utilized for worship, and particularly, how the Greeks designed their sacred architecture to integrate them. We end in Late Antiquity, exploring the motives for Christians to build chapels and monasteries on secluded peaks. Our questions include: what did the ancient Greeks require for a place of worship? What inspired particular sanctuaries to be purposefully situated in unique natural environments? How was the form and function of these sanctuaries designed to utilize these environments? When a specialized environment was not sought out, how else could these sanctuaries manifest the importance of nature in ancient Greek religion?
Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.
Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.
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This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)
Please read: Editing Wikipedia, page 6
Find 10 sources for your topic. Create an annotated bibliography for five secondary sources related to your topic. Each annotation should be 3-4 sentences. Further guidance is posted on Canvas. You will hand in the assignment on Canvas.
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Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9
Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have questions using the Get Help button at the top of this page.
Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.
See instructions on Canvas
1. If you haven't done so already, paste your outline + paragraph draft in your Sandbox.
2. Using your Sandbox, incorporate some of your peer review feedback.
3. Make sure you keep writing! The semester is wrapping up so use your time wisely. Make sure you're also keeping up with the Editing Wikipedia reading (see below) so you're aware of the various steps involved in formatting your page.
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Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.
Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!
The semester is wrapping up and it's time to develop your article.
The semester is wrapping up and it's time to develop your article.
Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13
The semester is wrapping up and it's time to develop your article.