Greek and Roman Mythology unit (HTC323)

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Introduction

This unit is a study of the role of myth in Greek and Roman culture through literary texts and ancient art, including an exploration of the relationship between mythological narratives and religious ritual. This unit also traces developments in the depiction of the gods and heroes as a mirror of social and political change, and addresses the reception of classical myth in later ages.

Summary

Unit name	Greek and Roman Mythology
Unit code	HTC323
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Graeme Miles
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the range of historical, literary, and cultural material for the study of classical myth.
• Explain the historical and cultural contexts which produced and shaped myth.
• Evaluate the different sources and media for the study of myth.
• Express basic analysis of mythic texts and images in writing.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Fully online: Weekly recorded introductory lectures (approx. 30 minutes), and additional resources in mixed formats (eg. videos detailing major points of each topic to support other readings, audio recordings, guided selection of ancient and modern texts)
Assessment	Final Project (30%)|Weekly Reading Activities (30%)|Essay OR Unessay (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All required reading materials will be supplied through MyLO.
Recommended	There will also be a number of extra readings supplied on MyLO, and suggestions for students to undertake their own research independently.

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