Greek and Roman Mythology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CLAR1016 | Classics and Archaeology | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CLAR1016
- School
- Classics and Archaeology
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to the interpretation of ancient Greek and Roman myth by focusing on a representative range of texts and themes. The module will be team-taught exposing students to a wide range of material and approaches to the use of myth in the ancient world. The module will consider how mythology is used not only in ancient literature such as epic and drama, but also in historical texts, in religious contexts and in the material culture of the ancient world such as statuary, paintings and sarcophagi. It will also introduce students to the variety of methodologies that scholars have used over the years to help interpret and understand these myths and their usages.
Target Students
Available to all Undergraduate level 1 and 2 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, including Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 5 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: Factsheet and 1,300-word reflective statement
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
1.To introduce students to a wide range of mythological stories, themes and topoi.2.To cover important ideas about the use of mythology in the ancient world.3.To explore the variety of methodologies and approaches to understanding the use of myth in the ancient world.4.To go into depth in the seminars on specific themes raised by the literary, historical and artistic material.5. To give students the opportunity to express their understanding and comprehension in the assessment.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Show familiarity with a wide range of ancient texts and objects of ancient visual culture in relation to ancient mythology.
2. Understand the methodologies and approaches that scholars have used and taken in order to comprehend those myths.
3. Comment on a variety of different texts and images from different genres and periods across the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
4. Show improved project writing, time management, and other assessment related study skills.