Romancing the Medieval (ENGL30046)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
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|---|---|
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This subject develops two main threads. It introduces students to one of the main genres of medieval literature, the romance, with a special focus on the representation of love, sex, and desire in the Middle Ages, and especially the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas Malory and the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It also examines the phenomenon of ‘romancing’ medieval culture in the various traditions and genres of modern medievalism; especially in medievalist fiction and film (both historical and fantasy). Some of the medieval texts will be read in Middle English; others in modern translation. No prior experience in medieval literature is assumed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- familiarity with one of the main genres of medieval literature;
- a reading knowledge of Chaucerian English;
- an understanding of the main trends in medievalism; and
- some familiarity with the critical traditions of reading medieval and medievalist literature.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- have the ability to develop critical self-awareness and the capacity to shape persuasive arguments;
- have the ability to apply research skills (especially in library and on-line resources) and critical methods to a tradition and an emerging field of inquiry;
- have improved their capacity to communicate arguments and ideas effectively and articulately, both in writing and in class discussions;
- have developed skills in readings texts in different genres; and
- have the ability to think critically about the relations between academic and popular forms of knowledge about the past.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
106-330 Romancing the Medieval
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One essay
| Mid semester | 40% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stephanie Trigg Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1 hour seminar and a 1.5 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- The Norton Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales (ed. David Lawton)
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, trans. William Vantuono (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press);
- Le Morte Darthur: Selections: A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition, ed. Maureen Okun
- Beowulf: A New Translation, Maria Dahvana Headley;
- The Anchoress: Robyn Cadwallader.
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major English and Theatre Studies Specialisation (formal) English and Theatre Studies Specialisation (formal) English and Theatre Studies Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025