Q Considering two major civilizations in Western Culture (Greek and Roman), specifically discuss what you consider to be their most significant contributions to the world culture in both Art (you may choose Painting, Literature, Sculpture Architecture, Music) and Philosophy from each period. Discuss your reasons for selecting the specific work of Art and the specific Philosophical concept for each movement. How do they continue to impact Contemporary culture. Approx. 650 words Suggested Outline: Introductory Paragraphs Thesis on the arts and philosophies that you consider most significant, definition of terms (what do you mean by "significant") and parameters of significance to contemporary culture, statement of purpose for discussion tied to thesis. Body Paragraphs Greek Art--Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others Greek Philosophical view--Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others Roman Art--Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others Roman Philosophy--Discuss most significant contribution and why you feel it outweighs all others Concluding paragraphs Restatement of thesis and purpose for discussion. Rubric Final Exam Essay Final Exam Essay Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdea Development and Content 30 to >20.0 pts High The paper specifically focuses on the assigned topic and all components of the prompt. The student has given intensive thought to the topic and writes from an informed point of view. He discusses each main point long enough to show clearly and specifically his meaning and intent. He supports each main point with arguments, examples, or details and presents a convincing rationale for his views. His points are clearly related to the topic and to the main idea or impression he is trying to convey. No necessary points are overlooked and there is no padding. 20 to >10.0 pts Middle The paper either treats the assigned prompt and its parts superficially, or incompletely (not addressing all parts of the assignment). The paper gives the impression that the writer does not really not fully understand the implications and scope of his writing. It does not explain its points clearly or make them relevant or cogent for the reader. 10 to >0 pts Low The paper may mention the assigned focus or prompt, but neither develops, or advances a particular thesis. It is either hard to tell what points the writer is attempting to make or else they are so weak that a revision would clarify points that often make no sense. The paper does not explain its points sufficiently, but only asserts them and then goes on to something else, or repeats the same points in slightly different words. The writer does not bother to check facts, and much of what is written may be incorrect or untrue. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 10 to >6.67 pts High The paper starts at a logical point, has a sense of purposeful movement, gets somewhere and then stops. The paper has an underlying strategy or plan that the reader can easily follow. Sometimes there is a little surprising twist at the end that makes the paper come out in a way that the reader did not anticipate, but is logically valid. Main points are treated at greater length and depth, others in proportion to their importance. 6.67 to >3.33 pts Middle The organization of this paper is standard and conventional. There is usually a one paragraph introduction, three main points each treated in separate paragraphs, and a conclusion that often seems pasted on or forced. Trivial points are treated in greater detail than important points and there is usually insignificant or irrelevant points used as filler. 3.33 to >0 pts Low This paper starts randomly and has no focused movement. The main points are not clearly separated from one another, and they come in a haphazard order. The paper seems to have many false starts and chaotically jumps in many directions until the reader is lost. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper and Effective Use of Diction 5 to >3.5 pts High The writer incorporates a sprinkling of uncommon, but apt and precise words, or of familiar words in uncommon ways. They shows an interest in word choice and in putting them together in fresh and in a slightly unconventional manner. Some of these experiments with words may not quite come off, but this is such a promising attempt that a few mistakes may be forgiven. For the most part, they uses words appropriately and with a sense for nuances and personal voice. 3.5 to >2.0 pts Middle The writing seems dependent on hackneyed fixed and cliché expressions. In experimenting with words, the writer often uses malapropisms and attempts to incorporate stilted or archaic language to gain a sense of sophistication. 2 to >0 pts Low The writer uses words so carelessly and inexactly that he gets far too many wrong. These are not intentional experiments with words in which lack of precision may be excused; instead, they represent a groping for words and using them without regard to their fitness, specificity, or aptness. A paper obviously demonstrating a limited vocabulary may also receive a low rating on this quality, even if no word usage is clearly wrong. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnglish Usage and Sentence Structures 5 to >3.5 pts High There are no obvious or illiterate errors in usage by present standards of formal written English. The sentence structure is most often correct, even in varied or complicated sentence patterns. The writer reveals an ability to manipulate complicated sentence patterns and he combines sentence kernels effectively. 3.5 to >2.0 pts Middle There are a few serious mistakes in usage and several in points that have been covered in class, but not enough to obscure meaning. The sentence structure is usually correct in familiar sentence patterns, but there are occasional errors in complicated patterns: errors in parallelism, subordination, consistency of tenses, reference of pronouns, etc. 2 to >0 pts Low There are so many serious errors in usage and sentence structure that the paper is hard to understand, or is incomprehensible. 5 pts Total Points: 50