This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2025-2026
Teacher(s)
Demerre Olivier (compensates Doyen Charles); Doyen Charles;
Language
French
Prerequisites
Bachelor level in Languages and Literatures, History or History of Art and Archaeology.
Main themes
After a theoretical introduction which defines in a general manner the mods of operation and presentation of systems of myths, the course will then proceed to analyse a specific example, chosen by the teaching team, from a typological, historical and comparative point of view.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course the student will have learnt to analyse the emergence and functioning of the myth in the collective and individual imaginaries (epistemological objective) and to confront in diachronic and synchronous mode comparable mythical universes from different cultures (Grecian-Roman antiquity, Celtic, Egyptian, African, Asiatic etc.) or the permanent features of a mythical system in the same culture (descriptive objective). |
Content
The course aims to examine the evolution and reception of (the critical discourses surrounding) the mythological figure of Helen across historical periods and linguistic traditions.
Teaching methods
Lecture-based course which critically engages with a wide range of textual and iconographic sources illustrating various aspects of the construction and reception of Helen. The course integrates digital learning technologies.
Evaluation methods
Final written examination assessing the student’s ability to mobilize the methodological and descriptive approaches developed and employed throughout the course. The resit examination may take the form of an oral assessment; students are invited to contact the lecturer for further details.
Other information
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. As scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, the use of AI must always be reported. The use of artificial intelligence for tasks where it is explicitly forbidden will be considered as cheating.
Online resources
Moodle page with course materials.
Bibliography
Bibliographie disponible sur Moodle. Bibliography available on Moodle.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Certificat universitaire en littérature
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology
Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Oriental Studies
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
Master [60] in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology