his1mlh myth, legend and history
MYTH, LEGEND AND HISTORY
HIS1MLH
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
All societies have stories from their past. Concepts like "myth" and "legend" help us differentiate them from fiction and to understand how particular stories relate to actual events in history. In this subject, we study some well-known stories like those of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Pocahontas, Achilles, Helen and the Trojan War. We consider the evidence for their origins in oral and written texts, material objects, and artworks, and trace their endurance into the modern world. We examine how links are made between stories from the past, and the writing of history today.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare textual and visual representations of the same narrative over periods of time showing continuity and change
- Activities:
- one short written exercise anaysing textual sources and visual sources both primary from different periods of history;
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources
- Activities:
- one short written exercise anaysing textual sources both primary and secondary; one 1500 word essay employing both primary and secondary sources
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Understand and apply concepts introduced in lectures and set readings
- Activities:
- one 1500 word essay employing both primary and secondary sources ; one 2 hour final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 04 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 04 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 04 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 04 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 35 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5 hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 04 | |
| one textual and visual exercises (500 word equivalence) | 25 | 01, 02 |