Year
2015
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Topic description
This topic will introduce students to Greek Myths concerning the life and deeds of gods and heroes, as well as the circle of life for mortals. Furthermore, key themes and issues of Greek Mythology which have influenced the European Literature and Thought will be identified and explored. The topic aims to show the relevance of key themes in myth to the culture in which these myths arose, by investigating their roles in the religious, political and social life of the ancient Greek world. It is based upon Greek texts in translation as well as English literary texts.
Educational aims
The topic aims to:
- introduce students to Greek Mythology
- identify and explore themes and issues of Greek Mythology which have influenced the European literature and Thought
- encourage students to develop critical skills through cross-cultural approaches
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of this topic students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- recognise, understand, compare and contrast aspects of Greek Mythology
- identify and organise research material and produce texts
- present, discuss and debate issues studied in class
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2015 are no longer published.
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