Courses & Units
Greek and Roman Mythology HTC323
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 |
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Unit code | HTC323 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
Discipline | History and Classics |
Coordinator | Doctor Graeme Miles |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Advanced |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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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.
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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091523 | $515.00 | $515.00 | not applicable | $1,815.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
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) |
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Assessment | Weekly reading reflections, 50-100 analysis (10%)|Source Analysis (15%)|Choice of Essay OR Unessay (35%)|Take Home Exam (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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