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Classical Mythology
Cursusdoel
Understanding the significance of myths for societies worldwide. Knowledge and understanding of specifically Classical (Greco-Roman) mythological stories, their original function in Ancient religion, and their reception in later European culture and identity. Basic knowledge of the most important scientific theories and debates concerning the meaning of myth.
Vakinhoudelijk
Mythological stories are key aspects of all premodern cultures. They explain nature, give meaning to life, order society, and create identity. An important but understudied function of mythology is its relation to landscape: myths explain why certain places are sacred. Through the works of Classical authors such as Homer and most of all Ovid, Greek myths have moreover been of pivotal significance for the development of modern European culture(s). They are still omnipresent, in cinema, literature, fantasy, music, art and video games – but now on a global scale.
This course aims (1) to familiarize students with the canon of Classical (= Greek and Roman) Mythology and its reception in later periods, and (2) to help them understand the original uses and meanings of these often weird and cruel stories. The latter aspect means that a significant part of the course will be devoted to modern scientific attempts at explaining myth, especially in the context of ancient religious practices. and beliefs Emphasis will be placed on the association of myths and specific sacred places in the Greek landscape. But we will also learn about the functions of myth in societies worldwide, and about the fascinating connections between mythological stories and fairy tales.
Note that the course at present will be taught entirely in the form of lectures.
Weighing: assignments about the literature (30%), midterm exam (20%), final exam (50%).
This course aims (1) to familiarize students with the canon of Classical (= Greek and Roman) Mythology and its reception in later periods, and (2) to help them understand the original uses and meanings of these often weird and cruel stories. The latter aspect means that a significant part of the course will be devoted to modern scientific attempts at explaining myth, especially in the context of ancient religious practices. and beliefs Emphasis will be placed on the association of myths and specific sacred places in the Greek landscape. But we will also learn about the functions of myth in societies worldwide, and about the fascinating connections between mythological stories and fairy tales.
Note that the course at present will be taught entirely in the form of lectures.
Weighing: assignments about the literature (30%), midterm exam (20%), final exam (50%).
Aanvullende informatie
Het getoonde timeslot is nog niet definitief en kan nog wijzigen tot de 3e woensdag van september.
Werkvormen
Hoorcollege
Voorbereiding
Bestuderen van de opgegeven literatuur; maken van opdrachten n.a.v. deze lectuur.
Toetsing
Toets
Verplicht | Weging 90% | Minimum cijfer 6,0 | ECTS 6,75
Tussentoets
Verplicht | Weging 10% | Minimum cijfer 6,0 | ECTS 0,75
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.
Voorkennis
Basic knowledge of the history of "western" art, literature, music and cinema.
Voertalen
- Engels
Cursusmomenten
Gerelateerde studies
Tentamens
| Type | Datum | Tijd | Locatie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toets | dinsdag 10 juni 2025 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
Verplicht materiaal
| Materiaal | Omschrijving |
|---|---|
| BOEK | You need to have a volume retelling the Greek myths. We recommend Gustav Schwab's Sagen des klassischen Altertums, translated into Dutch as Griekse mythen en sagen (Spectrum, ca. 23,--) and into English as Gods, and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece (Penguin, ca. 15,--). It is a bit old-fashioned, but it offers a "standard" selection of the best-known Greek myths in their canonized form. In addition to these retellings, we will study a selection of scholarly articles on ancient Greek mythology and religion; PDF's of these article will be made available on Blackboard. |
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
| dr. R. Strootman | R.Strootman@uu.nl |
Docenten
| K. Boers | k.boers@uu.nl |
| dr. A.S. Bosanquet | a.s.bosanquet@uu.nl |
| dr. R. Strootman | R.Strootman@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.
Inschrijving
Van maandag 4 november 2024 tot en met vrijdag 22 november 2024
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