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Course: Ancient Mythology 2

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Course title Ancient Mythology 2
Course code KKF/AM2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Leonte Florin, Ph.D.
Course content
Gods and heroes in Greek Tragedy and Comedy. With particular focus on Theban Saga.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
Introduction to Greek myths and their interpretation.
Upon the successful completion of the course students will be able to recognize gods and heroes, and their representation in the Greek ancient drama. They also will meet some connections to contemporary literature and spectacles.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic English language.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Dialog, Seminar Work

Colloquium based on the written test (70% = passing) or an essay.
Recommended literature
  • Apollónios Rhodský,, & Jaroš, J. (1924). Argonautika. Praha: Česká akademie věd a umění.
  • Bauch, J., & Mertlík, R. (1984). Odysseia. Praha: Odeon.
  • Dodds, E. R., & Prokop, O. (2000). Řekové a iracionálno. Praha: OIKOYMENH.
  • Dumézil, G. (1947). Les mythes romaines I. - III.. Paris.
  • Graves, R., & Hanuš, J. (1996). Řecké mýty. 2. Plzeň: Mustang.
  • Graves, R., & Pašek, M. (1970). Zlaté rouno. Praha: Práce.
  • Homéros,, & Mertlík, R. (1980). Ílias. Praha: Odeon.
  • Jung, C. G., Kerényi, K., Černá, K., & Černý, J. (1995). Věda o mytologii. Brno: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka.
  • Kerényi, K., & Binder, J. (1998). Mytologie Řeků. Praha: OIKOYMENH.
  • Krejčí, V., Businská, H., Bělský, J., Kucharský, P., Vránek, Č., & Bahník, V. (1974). Slovník antické kultury. Praha: Svoboda.
  • Trencsényi-Waldapfel, I., Kraus, A., & Hradský, L. (1967). Mytologie. Praha: Odeon.
  • Zamarovský, V. (1996). Bohové a hrdinové antických bájí. Praha: Brána.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025