EN2C1-30 Arthurian Literature & its Legacy
Introductory description
EN2C1-30 Arthurian Literature & its Legacy
Module aims
The module will explore the evolution of Arthurian myth from the mid twelfth up until the mid fifteenth centuries. Several major works from Middle English literature will be studied in their original language, along with French, German and Latin works in modern translation. In study-ing these texts particular attention will be paid to the fol-lowing topics: the nature of different national responses to the myth of British imperialism, the representation of women, the literary construction of knighthood, and the way in which the medieval church attempted to regulate and redirect the chivalric ethos. The last 6 weeks of the module will examine the characteristics of the Arthurian revival in Victorian and twentieth-century Britain.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Autumn term
The Early Arthur of History and the Chronicles
Spring Term
The Late Medieval Arthur: theories of downfall
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the evolution of the Arthurian myth from the twelfth to the fifteenth centu-ry, some of its principal genres, and the reasons behind the Arthurian revival in nineteenth and twentieth century Brit-ain and America.
- Apply their knowledge of historical contexts and genres to independent reading and analysis of texts
- Use a range of techniques in order to analyse literary texts including close reading of primary texts, critical reading of secondary materials, carrying out searches for appropriate scholarly mate-rials relevant to the materials studied on the course.
- Effectively and accurately communicate arguments and analysis in response to exam and/or essay questions provided by module tutor
Subject specific skills
No subject specific skills defined for this module.
Transferable skills
No transferable skills defined for this module.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Seminars | 18 sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes (9%) |
| Other activity | 1 hour 30 minutes (0%) |
| Private study | 271 hours 30 minutes (90%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Research & reading.
Other activity description
Revision seminar in term 3.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| 2500 word first assessed essay | 40% | No | |
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2500 word essay |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| 4000 word final assessed essay | 60% | Yes (extension) | |
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4000 word essay |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Tabula & face-to-face.
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 2 of UENA-QP36 Undergraduate English Literature and Creative Writing
This module is Optional for:
- Year 2 of UENA-Q300 Undergraduate English Literature
- Year 2 of UENA-QP36 Undergraduate English Literature and Creative Writing
- Year 2 of UENA-VQ32 Undergraduate English and History
- Year 2 of UTHA-QW34 Undergraduate English and Theatre Studies
- Year 2 of UFIA-QW25 Undergraduate Film and Literature
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 2 of UCXA-QQ37 Undergraduate Classics and English
This module is Option list D for:
- Year 2 of UPHA-VQ72 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature