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Classical Mythology (ANCW20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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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 - Dual-Delivery Winter Term - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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, othering and inclusion, disaster, gods, and humans. We will explore how these symbolic themes are incorporated into a diverse range of myths including the birth of the cosmos, Zeus's rule over the world, the foundation of cities and peoples, heroes, and monsters. We will also be concerned with the story of Troy, which is arguably the quintessential Greco-Roman myth, and the many classical tales of metamorphosis. To uncover these myths and their meaning we will engage directly with literary and visual sources with a focus on epic, drama, art, and architecture. As we uncover the significance of these myths in the everyday lives of the Greeks and Romans, we will also question their role in the modern world and contemporary society.
This subject requires students to access reading and lecture materials online in preparation for multidisciplinary and interactive seminars, which in the Winter offering are also online.
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 | 45% |
A take home exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must participate in no fewer than 9 of 12 online seminars. All pieces of written work (document analysis, research essay and take home exam) must be submitted to be eligible 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 | 45% |
A take home exam
| Week 5 | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must participate in no fewer than 9 of 12 online seminars. All pieces of written work (document analysis, research essay and take home exam) must be submitted to be eligible 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 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Monique Webber Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 1 hour of online lectures per week for 12 weeks and a 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term - Online
Principal coordinator Monique Webber Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 3 hours of online lectures per week for 4 weeks and 3 x 2-hour live seminars per week for 4 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 June 2022 to 22 July 2022 Last self-enrol date 1 July 2022 Census date 8 July 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 July 2022 Assessment period ends 1 August 2022 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 Major Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major Breadth Track Ancient Greece Studies Breadth Track Ancient Civilizations B Breadth Track Roman 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