CLAS 2032 - Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes and Monsters
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CLAS 2032 Course Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes and Monsters Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Biennial Course Course offered in odd years Assessment 2 x 1,400 word papers (20% each), 4 tutorial summaries (20%), 2 hour exam or 2,500 word academic journal (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Han Baltussen
Dr Jacqueline Clarke (Course Coordinator)
Professor Han Baltussen
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Appreciate the nature and the value of myth 2. Understand theoretical approaches to myth 3. Evaluate and explain the ways in which Classical myth functioned within Ancient Greek and Roman society and contributed to their social 最新糖心Vlog and ways of thought 4. Compare Classical mythological narratives with the mythological narratives of other cultures and identify Classical mythological archetypes and mythological ways of thinking within modern day society 5. Analyse, evaluate and compare ancient (’primary’) literary evidence and modern (‘secondary’) theories and reconstructions, both on myths and on literature 6. Explore, articulate and debate their views in small-groups, demonstrating respect for others’ viewpoints 7. Deliver coherently and logically argued written material which has a scholarly approach to analysis and presentation of ideas 8. Employ learning technologies relevant to the 最新糖心Vlog’s learning environment 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
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6, 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Anthology of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation 2nd edition edited and featuring new translations by Trzaskoma, Smith and Brunet (Hackett, Indianapolis, 2016)Recommended Resources
Good general introductions to Classical myth can be found in pp. 3-41 of Stephen L. Harris and Gloria Platzner: Classical Mythology: Images and Insights (Mountain View, Calif. 1995) and pp. 1-51 of William Hansen: Classical Mythology (Oxford 2004).
If you are not very familiar with Classical myth also try Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by H. Morales (Oxford, 2007) and/or Classical Mythology: The Basics by R. Martin (Oxford and New York, 2016). These are both available as ebooks via the library website.Online Learning
The powerpoints and recordings of lectures with be placed on MyUni.
Most of the reading material for each tutorial will be placed on MyUni or information will be provided on how to access it.
The tutorial summaries and tutorial essays will be submitted and marked online.
Students are expected to consult the announcements board at least twice a week and must closely read all emails sent via MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The format of the course consists of two lectures per week supported by problem solving tutorials which develop topics covered in the lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour lecture per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week (or equivalent) 12 hours per semester 5 hours reading per week 60 hours per semester 4 hours written work per week 48 hours per semester 1 hour revision per week 12 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Besides the lectures, the learning activities are largely centred around the tutorials which involve close reading of and discussion of a number of ancient texts and/or text excerpts that feature Classical myths and mythological figures. Topics include creation myths, studies of various deities such as Zeus, Prometheus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, various heroic figures such as Heracles and Theseus and mythical monsters such as Medusa and the Minotaur. Mythic depictions in art and film will also be explored.
Specific Course Requirements
In order to facilitate discussion, students are expected to bring the relevant primary source texts or text excerpts to each tutorial. -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Graduate Attributes 1400 word essay Formative and summative 20% 1-8 1400 word essay Formative and summative 20% 1-7 Tutorial summaries of 250 words each Formative and summative 20% 1-8 Exam or a 2500 word academic journal Largely summative
(can also be formative as feedback is available on request)40% 1-7, 8 (for academic journal) Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend the and tutorials. It is recommended that they also attend the lectures; at the very least they should make an effort to keep up with the lecture recordings as these prepare the ground for the tutorial topics.
Students are required to read the primary sources and primary source excerpts for all the tutorials in preparation for the discussion that will occur. They are also required to bring the relevant primary sources or primary source excerpts to the seminars to refer to them during the discussion.
For the academic journals and seminar essays, students are expected to follow the guidelines to footnotes and bibliographies set out on MyUni.
Assessment Detail
1400 word essay 1: students submit a seminar essay chosen from the topics in the first half of the course.
1400 word essay 2: students submit a seminar essay chosen from the topics in the second half of the course.
The tutorial summaries cannot be on seminars for which a paper is submitted. They must be submitted within 48 hours of the seminar.
Academic Journal: This should be a weekly record of students' personal reflection on the material they encounter, through their
reading and in other ways, and the issues they raise. There should be evidence that they (a) have read the texts and what is in the reader (but they should also reflect on works not contained therein which they have found themselves) and (b) there should be some sign of an evolution and deepening of thoughtabout myths and the roles which they play in ancient literature as thesemester proceeds.
Exam: covers all aspects of the course.Submission
The essays and tutorial summaries are to be submitted online via MyUni. The essays must be submitted before the tutorial on that topic is held, the summaries within 48 hours of the relevant tutorial.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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