Undergraduate Course: Greek Myth and Religion (CACA10027)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Classical Art/Classical Archaeology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course provides Honours students with a survey of ancient Greek myth and religion. Using ancient visual and written evidence, and their interpretation in modern scholarship, this course considers the function and uses of myth; its relationship to religion, daily life, history, and cultural norms; religious ritual and function; the
particularity of myth to a given locale; and the interpretation of myth and its methodologies.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
¿ gained detailed knowledge of many of the myths and religious practices of
ancient Greece by examining and analysing the ancient evidence¿both
written (literature and epigraphy) and visual¿from the Bronze Age through
the Hellenistic period(and in some cases for written material, from the Roman
and post-antique periods)
¿ gained a greater understanding of how such material can aid in our
reconstruction of ancient Greek history, religion, politics, and cultural beliefs.
¿ engaged with a range of modern scholarly literature on the topic that
represents a range of methodologies
In addition, students will develop skills to
¿ critically analyze material and written sources for the ancient world
¿ craft and express an argument
o in written form in both an essay and a degree exam
o in oral form through classroom discussion |
Assessment Information
Coursework 60% (50% essay, 10% classroom participation) and exam 40%
Written coursework will consist of one essay of 3,000- 3,500 words.
The two-hour exam will take place in the normal exam period. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Judith Barringer
Tel: (0131 6)50 3584
Email: J.M.Barringer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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