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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Classical Art/Classical Archaeology

Undergraduate Course: Greek Myth and Religion (CACA10027)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Judith Barringer
Tel: (0131 6)50 3584
Email: J.M.Barringer@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk
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