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MHIX2007 – From Charlemagne to Game of Thrones: The Middle Ages Then and Now
2023 – Session 2, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Abbie Hartman
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above OR (10cp in HIST or MHIS or MHIX units)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The 'medieval' is everywhere in our 'modern' age, both in culture and in our institutions. The University and the Parliament are medieval institutional inventions, for example. Our popular culture is imbued with myths bequeathed by the Middle Ages, from Robin Hood to Jedi Knights. And yet, the term 'medieval' is hurled as an insult to anyone thought to be backwards or ignorant. Following Tarantino, brutal punishment can be defined as getting medieval.
This unit will look at both the real Middle Ages, as a historical period, as well as its representations in our own culture. In particular, we will look at the political history of Latin Christendom, in order to understand the rise of kingdoms and the papacy during the Middle Ages. Simultaneously, students will encounter medievalism in our own time. We will match our discussion of the 'real' Middle Ages with awareness of the 'fantasy' Middle Ages in which our imaginations so often reside.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- ULO2: Locate and explain varying instances of medievalism over time, from the early-modern period to the current day.
- ULO3: Develop a critical appreciation of the ideological implications of periodisation, particularly as pertaining to the terms medieval and modern.
- ULO4: Engage with and interpret different genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce.
General Assessment Information
General Assessment Information
Weekly Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours Due: Friday, weeks 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to undertake 10 online quizzes during the unit. These will test comprehension of readings and films.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Engage with and interpret difference genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce. Students will have developed an understanding of the implications of racial medievalist imaginaries.
Review Article
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours Due: 9/9/2023, 23:55 Weighting: 30%
Students will review a piece of self-chosen medievalist text, and identify the type of genre and location for which they are writing, such as a film review for a newspaper, or a video game review for a website. To complete this task successfully, students will define medievalism, locate their text in its type of medievalism, and reflect upon the text's use of the past in relation to its contemporary context of production.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Locate and explain varying instances of medievalism over time, from the early-modern period to the current day.
- Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the ideological implications of periodization, particularly as pertaining to the terms medieval and modern.
- Engage with and interpret difference genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce. Students will have developed an understanding of the implications of racial medievalist imaginaries.
Take-home Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours Due: 3/11/2023, 23:55 Weighting: 40%
Students will be asked to answer a synthetic question, related to the overall themes of the unit. They will be expected to answer the question in essay format, and draw upon the readings and texts studied in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the ideological implications of periodization, particularly as pertaining to the terms medieval and modern.
- Engage with and interpret difference genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce. Students will have developed an understanding of the implications of racial medievalist imaginaries.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to non-time sensitive assessments (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/ exams, performance assessments/ presentations, scheduled practical assessments/ labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application. Special Consideration outcomes may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Review Article | 30% | No | 09/09/2023 |
| Take-Home Test | 40% | No | 03/11/2023 |
| Ongoing Quizzes | 30% | No | Weeks 3-12 |
Review Article
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 09/09/2023
Weighting: 30%
Students will review a piece of self-chosen medievalist text, and select the type of genre and location for which they are writing, such as a film review for a newspaper, or a video game review for a website. To complete this task successfully, students will define medievalism, locate their text in its type of medievalism, and reflect upon the text's use of the past in relation to its contemporary context of production..
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Locate and explain varying instances of medievalism over time, from the early-modern period to the current day.
- Develop a critical appreciation of the ideological implications of periodisation, particularly as pertaining to the terms medieval and modern.
- Engage with and interpret different genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce.
Take-Home Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 03/11/2023
Weighting: 40%
Students will be asked to answer a synthetic question, related to the overall themes of the unit. They will be expected to answer the question in essay format, and draw upon the readings and texts studied in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Develop a critical appreciation of the ideological implications of periodisation, particularly as pertaining to the terms medieval and modern.
- Engage with and interpret different genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce.
Ongoing Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 3-12
Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to undertake 10 online quizzes during the unit. These will test comprehension of readings and films.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and define medieval archetypes, such as the Knight, the Lady, and, the Cleric.
- Engage with and interpret different genres of medievalism, particularly quest narratives, chivalric romance, and, farce.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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All readings and unit materials are available through the iLearn website.
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Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook