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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

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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)

AssessmentFinal Project (30%)|Weekly Reading Activities (30%)|Essay OR Unessay (40%)
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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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