War and the nature of heroism were the central subject of the ancient world's most prestigious literary genre, epic poetry. This unit explores the changing ways in which the experience of war and the character of the epic hero are represented in the major epics, such as those by Homer, Ovid and Statius.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: HTC210: 3,000 words written work (60%), 2-hr exam (40%)
HTC310: 3,500 words written work (60%), 2-hr exam (40%)
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INTERNATIONALISATION This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
25% in level 100 Ancient Civilisations or HTA, HEA, HTL, HTG
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