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

Flinders University - Summer - 2024

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

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MGRE 3211
    Course Homer's Odyssey: Wanderings & Divine Interventions
    Coordinating Unit Language Outreach Program
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Flinders University
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites MGRE 2202 and (MGRE 2211 or MGRE 2212)
    Assessment Essays; tests; tutorial presentation; tutorial participation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Maria Palaktsoglou

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title.
    University Graduate Attributes

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    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

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  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title.
    Workload

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    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title
    Learning Activities Summary
    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title.
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    Assessment Summary
    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title.
    Assessment Detail
    Please note that Modern Greek is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the Flinders University Bedford Park campus. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main, search 'MGRE' and find the course by title
    Submission
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    Course Grading

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    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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