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This course investigates ancient attitudes towards sex, conceptualisations of love and the construction of gender through analyses of mythic, literary and artistic representations of men and women, and their interactions. The investigation will be accompanied by reflections on the impact of Graeco-Roman perceptions of sex, love and gender on Western views in terms of changes and continuities.
Students who are successful in this course will:1. be able to read, analyse and interpret ancient sources (historical texts, literature and material culture) representing issues regarding sex, love and gender. 2. gain practice in analytical and critical thinking through class discussions, textual and visual analyses, and written reflections.3. be able to discuss and argue orally texts analysed and issues raised during lectures.4. be able to draw comparisons between ancient and modern approaches to sex, love and gender, including traditional as well as modern Maori attitudes towards the above. 5. make use of reference works relevant to the discipline of Classics and to extend their research abilities and knowledge by keeping track of their reflections and readings.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Any 15 points at 100 level from CLAS, orany 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Any first year Arts Courses
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Enrica Sciarrino
Please check the course LEARN page for further details and updates.
Domestic fee $894.00
International fee $4,100.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .