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Myth in the Ancient World

Undergraduate | MAQ-AHIX140 | 2019

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Myth in the Ancient World

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
    KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING

    1. Recognize the fundamental concepts, principles and theories used in the study of myth.
    2. Apply knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories used in the study of myth.  
    3. Communicate effectively with teaching staff and peers  
    4. Demonstrate an informed respect for professional (academic), ethical and sustainability principles and values.

    SKILLS

    1. Conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate historical information about myth in the ancient world, gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication
    2. Integrate a balance between knowledge of mythology, imagination (looking at ideas and concepts from meaningful original perspectives), and evaluation (employing critical thinking) as a foundation for creative learning behaviour
    3. Demonstrate and utilize clear, coherent, evidence based exposition of knowledge and ideas about myth in the ancient world.

    APPLICATION of KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

    1. Apply and model a wide variety of presentation methods
    2. Utilize effectively research methods and tools in dialogue with staff and peers
    3. Devise arguments and solve problems in studies related to myth in the ancient world
    4. Consider and communicate critical and reflective judgements
    5. Demonstrate historical knowledge (personalities, events, periods) and issues (ideologies, philosophies, traditions) according to intellectual, methodological, and/or ethical conventions used in the study of myth in the ancient world.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

one of

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)

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.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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