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Undergraduate MAQ-AHIX1200-2023

Myth in the Ancient World

Previously MAQ-AHIX140

Reveal how the politics and cultural life of ancient civilisations are reflected in their mythology. Meet figures from Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern mythology. Study Egyptian and biblical texts. Look for examples of myths in literature and art.

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Duration

18 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

  • 24 Jul 2023
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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories used in the study of myth and the content of select representative examples of myths from the ancient world.
  2. Analyse, synthesise, and evaluate information about myth in the ancient world.
  3. Create clear, coherent, evidence-based exposition of knowledge and ideas about myth in the ancient world.
  4. Communicate critical and reflective judgements effectively with teaching staff and peers.
Topics covered
    • "A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials."
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-HST140 (Not currently available)
  • MAQ-AHIX140-Myth in the Ancient World (No longer available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) HST140, AHIS140, AHST101, AHIX140

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Description

Every week students will be introduced to a number of myths from ancient Greece, Rome, the ancient Near East (including Egypt), and some myths from the Aboriginal traditions. You will study the earliest creation myths, explore the stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, in ancient literature and art. The myths, studied in translation, will be analysed in terms of their cultural context, the genre in which they belong, their typology and as the semester progresses through certain theoretical perspectives. 

Assessments

  • Analysis of a Myth (30%)
  • Quizzes (35%)
  • Essay (35%)
Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

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