107-221 The Epics of Homer

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107-221 The Epics of Homer
Note	This subject may be included in a major in English.
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Assoc Prof Chris Mackie
Semester	Not Offered (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.
Generic Skills	be skilled in critical thinking and analysis; possess effective written communication skills; have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Assessment	A research essay of 2500 word 60% (due in week 8 of semester), an essay of 1500 words 30% (due during the examination period), and tutorial participation 10% (assessed throughout the semester).
Prescribed Texts	Homer, Lattimore (trans), The Iliad. Harper Perennial. Homer, Lattimore (trans), The Odyssey. Harper Perennial.

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