AGS2030

Ancient Greek Epic and Pre-Classical Greece

(ART)

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: The epics attributed to Homer are written in a manner that is associated with the oral transmission of texts, and owe their style to a long bardic tradition of oral poetry. The subject aims through a study of the Homeric epics and archaeological evidence to explore the history, society and culture of pre-Classical Greece from the Mycenean period to the time when the Homeric epics were written.

Assessment: Tutorial paper (1000 words): 15% + Essay (2000 words): 45% + Examination (1.5 hours): 40%