CLAS 211
World Myth and Storytelling
A study of the diverse functions of myth and storytelling in Greek and Roman literature and society, and the intersection of mythical and rational modes of thought.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
1. show increased knowledge of some surviving literary sources from the ancient world involving myth and storytelling;
2. evaluate the significance of these sources and discuss them in a theoretically aware way;
3. identify and discuss in a theoretically aware way the significance of some survivals from ancient myth in more recent literary works and in current society.
How this course is taught
In 2026, this course is delivered in person in lectures and tutorials.
Classes will not be offered on Zoom. Some assessment items (e.g. tests) will require inperson attendance. Lectures will be recorded and made available.
Assessment
Writing Exercise
Type: Individual Mark: 25%
Declaration of Research Essay
Topic Type: Individual Mark: 5%
Research Essay
Type: Individual Mark: 30%
Open Book Take-Home Test
Type: Individual Mark: 40%