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School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Arthurian Myths and Legends

• Unit Code

  ENG1244

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Debra Lynn DUDEK

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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.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

Core Reading(s)

• Tennyson, A. (1996). Idylls of the King. London: Penguin Classics.
• Bradley, M. (1993). Mists of Avalon. London, UK: Penguin.
• Ackroyd, P. (2011). The death of King Arthur: Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. London.: Penguin.

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