his1mlh myth, legend and history
MYTH, LEGEND AND HISTORY
HIS1MLH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we study some well-known stories from Ancient Greece and medieval Britain. We consider the evidence for their origins in oral and written texts, poetry and prose, material objects, buildings and artworks, and we trace their endurance in western European culture. We examine the power of myth and legend in historical story-telling as we trace how the understanding, of what history is, has developed and changed. We explore King of Arthur and Robin Hood how links are made between stories from the past, and the writing of history today.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDiane Kirkby
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at first-year level for a history major.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table | Prescribed | Green, RL | PUTTIN 2008 |
| Readings | Early Greece, | Preliminary | Murray, O. | FONTANA 1993 |
| Readings | Myths of the Greeks and Romans, | Preliminary | Grant, M. | PHOENIX 2001 |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiane Kirkby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiane Kirkby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiane Kirkby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiane Kirkby
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 |