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Gods, Heroines and Heroes in Greek Mythology and Modern Culture - GREK2501
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Excluded: EURO2105, GENT0404
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to Greek mythology: to the creation myths, the stories of the gods and their interaction with humans, and to some of the great cycles - Oedipus, the Trojan War, Orpheus. Includes reference to contemporary works incorporating new versions of the stories, especially films.


Learning Outcomes

This course will enable students to:
  • Have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context
  • Think critically and develop and deploy rational thought
  • Develop an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and effectively in written and oral form
  • Be able to evaluate arguments and information.

Assessment

  • Essay 1 (1600-1800 words) - 30%
  • Essay 2 (1600-1800 words) - 30%
  • Participation - 20%
  • End of session test - 20%

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