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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Arthurian Myths and Legends

  • Unit Code

    ENG1244

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The Arthurian myths and legends have captivated generations of adults and children with their romantic settings and characters, and have inspired many an artist. This unit examines Arthurian myths and legends in their historical, cultural and literary-critical contexts. It assesses the impact of the chivalric tradition inherent in this mythology on western literature and culture.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

In-class and Online delivery

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENG1124, ENG4244

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply various critical practices to the reading of myths and legends.
  2. Discuss the conventions of myths and legends and the difficulties of defining these as specific literary genres.
  3. Identify the historical and cultural bases of myths and legends and the influence this has on adaptations and retellings of myths and legends.

Unit Content

  1. Arthurian legend into 21st century film the power of the legend.
  2. Arthurian legends, the literary versions of Malory, Tennyson and Bradley.
  3. Readings of Arthurian legend e.g. religious, historical, gender.
  4. The impact of the chivalric tradition on western literature and culture.
  5. The search for the Holy Grail the religious ideal.
  6. The secular tradition of knighthood notions of honour, chivalry and love.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars, Online reading, Participation.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAn essay on the influence and/or adaptations of the Arthurian legends and myths on western literature and culture.40%
PresentationPresentation20%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAn essay on the influence and/or adaptations of the Arthurian legends and myths on western literature and culture40%
ExerciseBlackboard discussion based20%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bradley, M. (1982). Mists of Avalon. London, UK: Penguin.
  • ^ Ackroyd, P. (2011). The death of King Arthur: Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. London, UK: Penguin Classics
  • ^ Tennyson, A. (2004). Idylls of the King. London, UK: Penguin Classics..
  • Archibald, E. and Johnson, D. (2010). Arthurian Literature. Suffolk: D.S. Brewer.
  • Ashley, M. (2005). The mammoth book of King Arthur. London: Running Press Book Publishers.
  • Ashley, M. (2008). The chronicles of the holy grail. New York: Carroll and Graf.
  • Borroff, M. (Trans.). (2007). Sir Gawain and the green knight. London, UK: Penguin.
  • Fulton, H. (2009). A Companion to Arthurian Literature. Oxford: Blackwell.
  • Gidlow, C. (2004). The reign of Arthur from history to legend. Gloucester: Sutton Publishing.
  • Goering, J. (2005). The virgin and the grail. New Haven: Yale University Press.
  • Johnson, F. (2012). Origins of Arthurian Romances: Early Sources for the Legends of Tristan, the Grail and Abduction of the Queen. Jefferson NC: McFarlane and Company.
  • Lupack, A. (2005). The Oxford guide to Arthurian literature and legend. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Matthews, J. (2011). The Arthurian Tradition. London, UK: Aeon Books.
  • Rouse, R., & Rushton, C. (2005). The medieval quest for Arthur. London, UK: The History Press.

Journal References

  • Mythlore
  • Chivalry
  • Chronique Journal of Chivalry
  • Journal of Folklore Research

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Arthurian Myths and Legends

  • Unit Code

    ENG1244

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The Arthurian myths and legends have captivated generations of adults and children with their romantic settings and characters, and have inspired many an artist. This unit examines Arthurian myths and legends in their historical, cultural and literary-critical contexts. It assesses the impact of the chivalric tradition inherent in this mythology on western literature and culture.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

In-class and Online delivery

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENG1124, ENG4244

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply various critical practices to the reading of myths and legends.
  2. Discuss the conventions of myths and legends and the difficulties of defining these as specific literary genres.
  3. Identify the historical and cultural bases of myths and legends and the influence this has on adaptations and retellings of myths and legends.

Unit Content

  1. Arthurian legend into 21st century film the power of the legend.
  2. Arthurian legends, the literary versions of Malory, Tennyson and Bradley.
  3. Readings of Arthurian legend e.g. religious, historical, gender.
  4. The impact of the chivalric tradition on western literature and culture.
  5. The search for the Holy Grail the religious ideal.
  6. The secular tradition of knighthood notions of honour, chivalry and love.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars, Online reading, Participation.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAn essay on the influence and/or adaptations of the Arthurian legends and myths on western literature and culture.40%
PresentationPresentation20%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayAn essay on the influence and/or adaptations of the Arthurian legends and myths on western literature and culture40%
ExerciseBlackboard discussion based20%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bradley, M. (1982). Mists of Avalon. London, UK: Penguin.
  • ^ Tennyson, A. (2004). Idylls of the King. London, UK: Penguin Classics..
  • ^ Ackroyd, P. (2011). The death of King Arthur: Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. London, UK: Penguin Classics
  • Archibald, E. and Johnson, D. (2010). Arthurian Literature. Suffolk: D.S. Brewer.
  • Ashley, M. (2005). The mammoth book of King Arthur. London: Running Press Book Publishers.
  • Ashley, M. (2008). The chronicles of the holy grail. New York: Carroll and Graf.
  • Borroff, M. (Trans.). (2007). Sir Gawain and the green knight. London, UK: Penguin.
  • Fulton, H. (2009). A Companion to Arthurian Literature. Oxford: Blackwell.
  • Gidlow, C. (2004). The reign of Arthur from history to legend. Gloucester: Sutton Publishing.
  • Goering, J. (2005). The virgin and the grail. New Haven: Yale University Press.
  • Johnson, F. (2012). Origins of Arthurian Romances: Early Sources for the Legends of Tristan, the Grail and Abduction of the Queen. Jefferson NC: McFarlane and Company.
  • Lupack, A. (2005). The Oxford guide to Arthurian literature and legend. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Matthews, J. (2011). The Arthurian Tradition. London, UK: Aeon Books.
  • Rouse, R., & Rushton, C. (2005). The medieval quest for Arthur. London, UK: The History Press.

Journal References

  • Chivalry
  • Chronique Journal of Chivalry
  • Journal of Folklore Research
  • Mythlore

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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