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 107-102 The Epics of Homer

Note

Formerly available as 104-221/321. Students who have completed 104-221/321 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr C Mackie

Prerequisites

see Prerequisites.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject focuses on the heroic epics of Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the cultural context in which they were created. Students, on completion of the subject, should have acquired an understanding of what is meant by Homeric 'epic' in its ancient literary context; have an appreciation of Homeric epic through the reading of primary texts; have developed an understanding of the principal critical approaches and cultural context of Homeric epic.



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