cah3clm classical mythology
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
CAH3CLM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we read and interpret ancient Greek and Roman mythology. While studying Greek mythology we will focus on heroes, including Heracles, Jason, Perseus, Bellerophon and Odysseus. As we work our way through the classical myths we will encounter thematic elements of classical mythology such as the figure of the monster, the sexual conduct of gods and mortals, conception and birth, fire, images of the underworld, and life after death. Building on the foundations of Greek mythology, we will then turn to its adaptation in Italy by the Etruscans and Romans. We will question the notion of 'copying' and, instead, look at how these adaptations were made to meet the needs of the different Italian cultures. In this subject you will read epic poetry and drama (plays), as well as material remains including painted vases, tomb paintings, and architectural monuments. The subject concludes with an examination of modern cinematic adaptations of mythic themes from the ancient world in order to demonstrate the continued power of classical mythological narratives.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MDS3CLM, MDS2CLM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings | Prescribed | Multiple | NA |
| Readings | Odyssey | Prescribed | Homer trans Fitzgerald | Farrar, Strauss, Girous |
| Readings | Metamorphoses | Prescribed | Ovid trans Raeburn | Penguin |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Contextualise literary and material primary source evidence and interpret it using disciplinary scholarship from Classics and Ancient History.
- Activities:
- In-class discussion, in-class assessment and essay writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Develop enhanced collaborative problem solving abilities through in-class analysis of primary and secondary sources.
- Activities:
- In-class discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Speak and write about aspects of classical mythology.
- Activities:
- In-class discussion, in-class assessment and essay writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Reference ancient sources and scholarly sources correctly within the context of a well-evidenced research essay.
- Activities:
- Essay writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Understand ancient Greek and Roman mythology and how they are connected to each other.
- Activities:
- In-class discussion, in-class assessment and essay writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1800-word essay | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| 2500-word research essay | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| In-class activity (500 words equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03 |