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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Myths and Legends from Around the World

  • Unit Code

    ENG1233

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Somehow the ghosts of ancient myths and legends still live with us. This unit examines myths and legends in their historical, cultural and literary-critical contexts. It also examines the impact of this mythology on western literature and culture.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENG4233

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply various critical practices to the reading of myths and legends.
  2. Discuss the conventions of myths and legends and the difficulties of defining these as specific literary genres.
  3. Identify the historical and cultural bases of myths and legends and the influence this has on adaptations and retellings of myths and legends.

Unit Content

  1. Changing perceptions of the hero: the Greek dramatists.
  2. Myths and Legends: their impact on Western literature and culture.
  3. The development of the heroic ideal.
  4. The gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myths.
  5. The oral tradition of myths and legends and the implications of this.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online reading and participation.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation10-15 presentation to class20%
EssayEssay on aspects mythology40%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseBlackboard discussion based20%
EssayEssay on aspects mythology40%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bullfinch, T. (2000). Bullfinch's Greek and Roman mythology: The age of fable. New York: Dover Thrift Editions.
  • Chaline, E. (2004). The book of gods and goddesses: A visual directory of ancient and modern deities. New York: Harper Entertainment.
  • Chaline, E. (2008). Travellers' guide to the ancient world in the year 415 BC. Newton Abbott, David & Charles.
  • Clark, M. (2012). Exploring Greek Myth. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Duncan, D. (2012). Irish Myth, Lore and Legend on Film. Oxford: Peter Lang.
  • Grunewald, (2004). Bandits in the Roman Empire: Myth and reality. (J. Drinkwater, Trans.). London, UK: Routledge.
  • Martin, A. (2011). Thor: Myth to Marvel. London, UK, New York: Continuum.
  • Matthews, R. (2007). Greek and Norse legends: Usborne myths and stories. London, UK: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
  • Neil, P. (2007). Myths and legends explained. eBooks.com. Online: Dorling Kindersley.
  • Peek, P.M., & Yankah, K. (Eds.). (2003). African folklore: An encyclopedia. London, UK: Routledge.
  • The Greenwood Encyclopaedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales (2008), 3 Volumes. Portsmouth NH: Greenwood.
  • Tyldesiey, J. (2011). Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt. London, UK: Allen Lane.
  • Wolf, R. (2004). A pocket dictionary of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Los Angeles: Getty Publications.
  • Zakovitch, Y., Sh’inan, A. and Zakovitch,V. (2012). From Gods to God: How the Bible, debunked, suppressed or changed ancient myths and legends. Lincoln NE: The Jewish Publication Society.

Journal References

  • Asian Folklore Studies.
  • Journal of Folklore Research.
  • Mythlore.
  • The American Journal of Theology (includes Greek and Roman Mythology).

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Myths and Legends from Around the World

  • Unit Code

    ENG1233

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Somehow the ghosts of ancient myths and legends still live with us. This unit examines myths and legends in their historical, cultural and literary-critical contexts. It also examines the impact of this mythology on western literature and culture.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENG4233

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply various critical practices to the reading of myths and legends.
  2. Discuss the conventions of myths and legends and the difficulties of defining these as specific literary genres.
  3. Identify the historical and cultural bases of myths and legends and the influence this has on adaptations and retellings of myths and legends.

Unit Content

  1. Changing perceptions of the hero: the Greek dramatists.
  2. Myths and Legends: their impact on Western literature and culture.
  3. The development of the heroic ideal.
  4. The gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myths.
  5. The oral tradition of myths and legends and the implications of this.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online reading and participation.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation10-15 presentation to class20%
EssayEssay on aspects mythology40%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseBlackboard discussion based20%
EssayEssay on aspects mythology40%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bullfinch, T. (2000). Bullfinch's Greek and Roman mythology: The age of fable. New York: Dover Thrift Editions.
  • Chaline, E. (2004). The book of gods and goddesses: A visual directory of ancient and modern deities. New York: Harper Entertainment.
  • Chaline, E. (2008). Travellers' guide to the ancient world in the year 415 BC. Newton Abbott, David & Charles.
  • Clark, M. (2012). Exploring Greek Myth. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Duncan, D. (2012). Irish Myth, Lore and Legend on Film. Oxford: Peter Lang.
  • Grunewald, (2004). Bandits in the Roman Empire: Myth and reality. (J. Drinkwater, Trans.). London, UK: Routledge.
  • Martin, A. (2011). Thor: Myth to Marvel. London, UK, New York: Continuum.
  • Matthews, R. (2007). Greek and Norse legends: Usborne myths and stories. London, UK: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
  • Neil, P. (2007). Myths and legends explained. eBooks.com. Online: Dorling Kindersley.
  • Peek, P.M., & Yankah, K. (Eds.). (2003). African folklore: An encyclopedia. London, UK: Routledge.
  • The Greenwood Encyclopaedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales (2008), 3 Volumes. Portsmouth NH: Greenwood.
  • Tyldesiey, J. (2011). Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt. London, UK: Allen Lane.
  • Wolf, R. (2004). A pocket dictionary of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Los Angeles: Getty Publications.
  • Zakovitch, Y., Sh’inan, A. and Zakovitch,V. (2012). From Gods to God: How the Bible, debunked, suppressed or changed ancient myths and legends. Lincoln NE: The Jewish Publication Society.

Journal References

  • The American Journal of Theology (includes Greek and Roman Mythology).
  • Mythlore.
  • Journal of Folklore Research.
  • Asian Folklore Studies.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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