Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Co-convenor, First Contact
Meaghan McEvoy
Contact via Email
Department of Ancient History, Australian Hearing Hub
Unit Co-convenor
Elizabeth Kefallinos
Contact via Email
Department of International Studies, Australian Hearing Hub
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
AHMG101: Greek Heroes and Heroines from Achilles to Zorba (Day)
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit studies Greek heroes and heroines from antiquity to the present day. It examines the concept of heroism from its ancient genesis in Greek mythology to the creation of modern literary and cultural heroes. The unit analyses the hero in ancient epic, Classical Greek drama, art and religion, then investigates changing perceptions of heroism in Hellenistic and Byzantine times, including the Christian re-evaluation of heroism, before proceeding to identify and interpret modern ideas of heroism.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Submission Penalty
“Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.”
"IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: that the marks given are indicative only; final marks will be determined after moderation. See further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below."
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Tutorial Participation | 10% | No | Every Tutorial |
Tutorial Papers | 50% | No | Friday 5pm Tutorial Week |
Essay | 40% | No | Friday June 8th by 5pm |
Due: Every Tutorial
Weighting: 10%
Tutorials are intended to complement lectures by allowing for more detailed analysis and discussion of relevant topics and sources. You should work through the set readings for each tutorial in your course reader; suggested secondary readings are included on the iLearn site for those who wish to research further. You are expected to prepare for and attend tutorials, where attendance is noted. A mark will be awarded for your overall attendance, preparation and participation. External students will have marks awarded for their participation in online tutorial discussions, and their contributions must be made by Friday 11.59pm of the week of the tutorial topic to count towards their participation mark.
Due: Friday 5pm Tutorial Week
Weighting: 50%
For each of the tutorial topics there is a short study guide containing details of essential and further reading together with an exercise containing questions which should be answered briefly in no more than 2 or 3 pages (1000 words). Answers must be in paragraph form (either as an essay or short-answers to the questions). Exercises which exceed the prescribed length will not be marked. A short list of works actually consulted and found useful should be appended as a bibliography (this list is not included in the word-count). Citation of references and sources should conform to the guidelines provided on the unit website.
Number of Papers: TWO tutorial assignments must be submitted. You have some choice in the tutorial topics for which you wish to submit responses. Your first paper must be chosen from tutorials 2-6; you second tutorial paper must be chosen from tutorials 7-12. Each tutorial paper is worth 25% of your mark for the semester, making a total of 50%.
Submission:
All students: Tutorial papers must be submitted online via the TURNITIN links in the unit's ilearn page. Assignments must be submitted by 5pm on the Friday of the week of the tutorial topic chosen for ALL students (both internal and external).
Due: Friday June 8th by 5pm
Weighting: 40%
You are given a list of topics in the Essay section of the unit's ilearn site. Write ONE essay on one of the topics given. There is advice on writing your essay on the unit's website.You should ask your tutor for further advice on writing your essay.
Submission: Submission is made electronically via the ‘Essay’ Turnitin link on the unit’s webpage.
Title for submitted Document: When you submit your document give it the following name:Surname.Student ID number (eg Smith.9458767)
Citation of Sources Used: A list of works of reference and ancient sources actually consulted and found useful should be appended as a bibliography (this list is not included in the word-count). Additionally, all work from which you draw ideas should be fully referenced in your text. Citation of references and sources should conform to the guidelines set out in the document found in the link on the unit website: Guide: Bibliography and Footnoting.
Word limit: 2000 words. Essays which exceed the prescribed length will not be marked.
Topics: A separate list of topics is on the unit webpage. Choose ONE topic and write ONE essay.
REQUIRED READING
AHMG101 Unit reader: Greek heroes and heroines from Achilles to Zorba - this reader will be an essential resource for your tutorials across the session and for your assessment tasks, and is available for purchase in the Co-op bookshop. You should read the passages marked for each tutorial prior to your class, and bring it to the tutorial with you to consult in your discussion. It will also form the basis of your primary reading for your assignments. Two copies will also be available on reserve in the library.
RECOMMENDED INTRODUCTORY READING (available on reserve in the Macquarie University library)
Lord Raglan, The Hero: A Study in Tradition, Myth and Drama (London, 1936; New York 2003)
Campbell, Joseph, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. 2nd edition (Princeton, 1968)
Online Delivery
Lectures are both live-streamed and recorded: the recordings are available through the unit website. Other resources, such as secondary readings, are provided on the website or through the Macquarie University library website. External students are required to join online discussion of the tutorial topics each week, and all students are required to submit online their tutorial papers and essay. Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Please see the unit website for :
Schedule of Lectures
Schedule of Tutorials
Online Discussion
Submission of essay and tutorial papers (all students)
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Academic honesty |
Academic honesty is an integral part of the core values and principles contained in the Macquarie University Ethics Statement:
http://www.mq.edu.au/ethics/ethic-statement-final.html.
Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
Extensions and special consideration |
All deadlines are firm unless an extension has been requested before the due date. A penalty for lateness will apply unless a doctor's certificate is supplied. No written work will be accepted for assessment after the end of Week 13. 2% of credit will be deducted per day for assignments handed in late without an extension. If an assessment task is more than two (2) weeks late, and there is no special consideration, students will need the permission of the Unit convenor before submitting that task. Tasks more than two weeks late, without special consideration, will be marked on a Pass/Fail basis. 5% of credit will be deducted for assignments that exceed the word length by 10% or more. Assignments handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Always retain a copy of completed tasks in case of loss.
Special Consideration Policy
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html
Applying for Special Consideration
Students applying for Special Consideration circumstances within a study period and/or within a formal examination period must submit an on-line application with the Faculty of Arts. For an application to be valid, it must include a completed Application for Special Consideration form and all supporting documentation.
The online Special Consideration application is found at: http://www.arts.mq.edu.au/current_students/undergraduate/admin_central/special_consideration
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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