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Classical Mythology (ANCW20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Email: ppls@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: ppls@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will focus on mythical narratives from the ancient Greek and Roman traditions. Students will explore some of the central patterns and themes in classical mythology. These include narratives of birth and creation, war and the warrior, fire and flood, animals, gods and humans. We will explore how these symbolic themes are incorporated into a diverse range of myths, including stories of the birth of the cosmos, Zeus's rule over the world, the foundation of cities and peoples, and hero myths in which men confront monsters. We will also be concerned with the story of Troy, which is the quintessential Greco-Roman myth, and the many classical tales of metamorphosis. We will engage directly with these narratives in the surviving literary sources (especially epic and drama), and in classical art, which is a major source for the Greek and Roman myths.
This subject requires students to access reading and lecture materials online, the Winter offering also requires students to participate in regular online seminars.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of ancient Greek and Roman mythical narratives and the primary sources for these narratives;
- identify and critically analyse the central patterns and themes of classical mythology;
- identify and articulate the relationships between classical myths and the social, religious, and political contexts of their production;
- identify and critically engage with scholarship on classical mythology;
- communicate interpretations of classical mythological narratives effectively, both orally and in writing;
- approach all evidence about Greek and Roman mythical narratives and the societies which produced these narratives with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
- work effectively, in groups and independently, to identify, discuss and critically analyse key issues in the interpretation of classical mythology.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ANCW20021
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Winter term:
- A 750 word document analysis due in week 2 (15%)
- A 1750 word research essay due in week 4 (40%)
- A 1500 word take home exam due in week 5 (35%)
- Online quizzes due throughout the teaching period (10%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Students must participate in no fewer than 9 of 12 online seminars.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6 online quizzes.
- All pieces of written work (document analysis, research essay and take home exam) must be submitted to pass this subject
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days, late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Semester 2:
- A 750 document analysis due in week 5 of semester (15%)
- A 1750 word essay due in week 8 of semester (40%)
- A 1500 word take home exam due in the end of semester examination period (35%)
- Online quizzes due throughout the teaching period (10%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must participate in no fewer than 9 of 12 seminars.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6 online quizzes.
- All pieces of written work (document analysis, research essay and take home exam) must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five working days, late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Winter term: 37 hours: a 1 hour induction seminar in week 1; 3 hours of online lectures and directed discussions per week and three 2-hour live seminars per week in weeks 1-4. Semester 2: 36 hours: 1 hour of online lectures and directed discussions per week for 12 weeks and a 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 21 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 30 June 2017 Census date 7 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2017 Assessment period ends 31 July 2017 Winter Term contact information
Email: ppls@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Parshia Lee-Stecum Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Winter term: 37 hours: a 1 hour induction seminar in week 1; 3 hours of online lectures and directed discussions per week and three 2-hour live seminars per week in weeks 1-4. Semester 2: 36 hours: 1 hour of online lectures and directed discussions per week for 12 weeks and a 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: ppls@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Latin Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Ancient Greek Major Ancient World Studies Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Classical Studies and Archaeology Breadth Track Ancient Civilizations B Breadth Track Roman Studies Breadth Track Ancient Greece Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024