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Classical Mythology (ANCW20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Winter Term
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Winter Term - Online |
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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: 11 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A document analysis
| Week 5 | 15% |
An essay
| Week 8 | 40% |
A take home exam
| During the examination period | 35% |
Online quizzes | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: 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 | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A document analysis
| Week 2 | 15% |
A research essay
| Week 4 | 40% |
A take home exam
| Week 5 | 35% |
Online quizzes | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: 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 | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Monique Webber Mode of delivery Online Contact 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 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term - Online
Principal coordinator Monique Webber Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Winter term: 37 hours: A 1 hour online induction seminar in the week prior to teaching commencing; 3 hours of online lectures per week for 4 weeks and three x 2-hour live seminars per week for 4 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements A 1 hour online induction seminar will be held before teaching commences. Teaching period 28 June 2021 to 23 July 2021 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2021 Census date 9 July 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 July 2021 Assessment period ends 2 August 2021 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Ancient World Studies Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major Breadth Track Roman Studies Breadth Track Ancient Civilizations B Breadth Track Ancient Greece Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024