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$ûboth
written (literature and epigraphy) and visual$ûfrom 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
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Course secretary | Ms Jill Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 3580
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