GRC20230

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

* demonstrate knowledge of the different representations of Heracles in the ancient sources;
* evaluate critically the sources for Heracles within relevant literary, historical and cultural contexts;
* analyse responses to the portrayal of Heracles in ancient texts, art, and places of worship;
* recognise specific aspects of the sources for Heracles;
* explain ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

These learning outcomes will be tested in the coursework project, in-class test, and the final essay.

Indicative Module Content:

Lecture topics include:
The twelve canonical labours
Other battles and exploits
Heracles' family relationships
Heracles as a civiliser of mankind
Heracles, hero or god?
Heracles at Rome and the self-representation of Roman Emperors
Heracles in Renaissance frescoes
This list is indicative and subject to change.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and recommended reading.

The lectures will examine key aspects of the representation of Heracles from early Greece until late Antiquity by considering a range of primary ancient sources and critical methodology. The lectures and the recommended reading will thus provide the framework for students' execution of all three assignments.

In the first three tutorials we will work in groups to produce mini-presentations on aspects of Heracles' representation in ancient art and literature (i.e. the first assignment worth 30%). Guidance will be given by the instructors on how to do the individual work and group work for the mini-presentations. The in-class test (worth 20%) will draw together students' knowledge and understanding of source material and topics from across the module. The last two tutorials will provide support for the final essay (the third assignment worth 50%).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Recommendations:

There is no required prior learning for this module, but students will find a general knowledge of Greek and Roman history and culture useful.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Presentation work will be assessed by tutors during weeks 2-7; grades and feedback for this component will be sent individually to students by the module coordinator. Students will receive individual written feedback on their essay within 20 working days from the date of submission. Final grades will be sent individually to students by the module coordinator. Students are welcome to arrange a meeting with the module coordinator to discuss their grades and feedback.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.