University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MGRE 3211 - Homer's Odyssey: Wanderings & Divine Interventions

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4205
Campus: Flinders University
Contact: Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: MGRE 2202 and (MGRE 2211 or MGRE 2212)
Assessment: Essays; tests; tutorial presentation; tutorial participation
Syllabus:

This topic examines Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. Through a variety of written and audio-visual resources the epic genre will be examined, as well as the life and works of Homer. A number of themes will be explored, including some of the main characters (mortal and divine) in the work, notions of journey home, and the religious, social and political life of the Ancient Greek World. Elements of the Odyssey will be traced from ancient to contemporary contexts, through different literary texts and the visual arts. https://handbook.flinders.edu.au/aos/2024/MGIN-MJ

Course Fees

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

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Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
92232 01FL     This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.