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107-102 The Epics of Homer | |
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Note | Formerly available as 104-221/321. Students who have completed 104-221 or 104-321 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr C Mackie |
Prerequisites | see Prerequisites |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
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. |
Assessment | A research essay of 2500 words, a reflective essay of 1500 words, and tutorial participation. |
Prescribed Texts | A reader will be made available through the department.
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