Medieval Passions (ENGL40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
How did medieval writers conceptualise emotions, passions, and feelings? This subject will introduce students to a selection of medieval English texts in a range of narrative and dramatic genres that privilege different forms of emotional practice: romance, lyric, allegory, confessional writing, and religious texts, focusing on the crucifixion of Christ. The subject also offers a detailed study of Chaucer's magnificent Trojan love story, Troilus and Criseyde. We will read these texts through the frameworks of contemporary critical discussions of history of emotions and affect theory. No prior knowledge of Middle English is assumed in this subject, which is designed as an introduction to medieval literature and culture.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be familiar with some of the main genres of medieval literature
- Have a reading knowledge of Middle English
- Have an enhanced understanding of contemporary critical debates about the history of emotions in the field of medieval studies.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have gained generic skills in:
- Conceptualising and planning an original research project
- Communicating arguments and ideas effectively and articulately, both in writing and in group discussions
- Developing critical self-awareness and the capacity to shape persuasive arguments
- Applying research skills (especially in library and online resources) and critical methods to traditional and emerging fields of inquiry
- Detailed readings of a range of texts in different media
- Contrasting traditional and contemporary forms of knowledge about the past.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assessment Option 1, Part 1: An essay
| Mid semester | 40% |
Assessment Option 1, Part 2: An essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Assessment Option 2: An essay
| During the examination period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stephanie Trigg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: a 2-hour seminar for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) Course Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) Course Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - 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.
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025