This course explores the vibrant world of Greco-Roman myth and its relationship to ancient literature, culture, and art. It covers the some of the foundational myths of the ancient world from the origins of the universe through the rise of the Olympians, the Theban and Trojan cycles, to the traditions of early Rome. It examines the contexts in which these stories were told in antiquity, and the ways in which they could be manipulated to suit new uses. Students will engage with literary versions and visual representations of myths, study the role of myth in history, philosophy, and religion, and explore the enduring popularity of this material in more recent times. While the primary focus is on the classical sources and contexts, the various interests and disciplinary backgrounds that members of the class may bring to the subject will be integral to the course. The main focus will be on research and developing original arguments that take into account current scholarship in Greco-Roman myth.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critique the major
myths of the Greco-Roman tradition.
- Compare and
evaluate the major literary, artistic, and social contexts for ancient
myth-telling and how these influenced the form of ancient narratives.
- Appraise ancient and modern approaches to the meaning and function of myths.
- Demonstrate
advanced skills in close reading, and in academic argumentation, written and
oral communication.
Indicative Assessment
Tutorial discussion leader (20 minutes) 10%
Tutorial paper (1500 words) 15% (LO 1, 2, 4)
Comparison exercise (1000 words) 15% (LO 1, 3, 4)
Essay (2500 words) 30% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Final exam (3 hours held in formal exam period) 30% (LO 1, 2, 3)
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Workload
One 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week for 13 weeks. Students are expected to undertake a further 7 hours of independent study per week over the semester (total 130 hours).
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Morford, M., Lenardon, R. and Sham, M. (eds.) 2011. Classical Mythology. Oxford.Preliminary Reading
Homer,
Iliad, Odyssey (translation Lattimore); Hesiod, Theogony (translation
Athanassakis); Sophocles, Oedipus Tyrannus (translation Ahl); Ovid,
Metamorphoses (translation Mandelbaum).
Specialisations
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9748 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
