his1mlh myth, legend and history
MYTH, LEGEND AND HISTORY
HIS1MLH
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How and why did people start to compose histories? We consider the cases of the ancient Mediterranean and medieval England. People have always valued stories about pasts. Students in this subject explore how some influential stories about pasts relate to actual events in history. We study long-lasting stories about war and heroism in ancient Greece and Rome, and about Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. We consider the evidence for the origins of these stories about pasts in oral and written texts, in objects, and in art. We trace the endurance of these stories into the modern world. We examine how composing stories about or from a past sometimes became the writing of history. This subject addresses La Trobe's Essential on Sustainability Thinking by reflecting on how age-old stories have altered and reflected conceptions of power and human well-being: theirs and ours. Myth, Legend and History helped shape cultural systems of human purpose and meaning that endure because they are forever re-invented. The subject discloses how histories are never just received, but are composed for a reason by someone, somehow, somewhere.
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 | Recommended | Green, RL | PUTTIN 2008 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of at least one period or culture of the past.
- Activities:
- Essay, Assignment and Plan, Online group dialogues, Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of conceptual approaches to the study of the past.
- Activities:
- Essay, Assignment and Plan, Online group dialogues, Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Knowledge: Show how history and historians shape the present and can contribute to envisaging new futures.
- Activities:
- Lectures and tutorials, Exam and Online group dialogues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Communication: Construct an evidence-based argument or narrative in audio, digital, oral, visual or written form.
- Activities:
- Essay, Assignment and Plan, Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Research: Identify and interpret a wide variety of primary and secondary materials.
- Activities:
- Online quizes and group dialogues, Essay, Assignment and Plan, Lectures and Tutorials, Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Research: Examine historical issues by undertaking research according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the History discipline.
- Activities:
- Essay, Assignment and Plan.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
08. Analysis: Analyse historical evidence, scholarship and changing representations of the past.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Tutorials, Essay, Assignment and Plan, Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
09. Reflection: identify and reflect critically upon the knowledge and skills developed in the study of History.
- Activities:
- Online group dialogues and Exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | A chance to explore a topic in depth. | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| one 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Largely related to the two subject focus questions. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
| Plan for an Assignment on a Myth Character in Homer (200 words). | Help with preparing the first assignment. | 5 | 01, 02, 05, 07, 08 |
| Assignment on the same Myth Character in Homer (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Five quizzes on library resources and research material 200 words) | Research training. | 5 | 01, 06, 07, 09 |
| Individual written review of online focus question group discussion | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | A chance to explore a topic in depth. | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| one 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Largely related to the two subject focus questions. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
| Plan for an Assignment on a Myth Character in Homer (200 words). | Help with preparing the first assignment. | 5 | 01, 02, 05, 07, 08 |
| Assignment on the same Myth Character in Homer (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Five quizzes on library resources and research material 200 words) | Research training. | 5 | 01, 06, 07, 09 |
| Individual written review of online focus question group discussion | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | A chance to explore a topic in depth. | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| one 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Largely related to the two subject focus questions. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
| Plan for an Assignment on a Myth Character in Homer (200 words). | Help with preparing the first assignment. | 5 | 01, 02, 05, 07, 08 |
| Assignment on the same Myth Character in Homer (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Five quizzes on library resources and research material 200 words) | Research training. | 5 | 01, 06, 07, 09 |
| Individual written review of online focus question group discussion | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | A chance to explore a topic in depth. | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| one 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Largely related to the two subject focus questions. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
| Plan for an Assignment on a Myth Character in Homer (200 words). | Help with preparing the first assignment. | 5 | 01, 02, 05, 07, 08 |
| Assignment on the same Myth Character in Homer (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Five quizzes on library resources and research material 200 words) | Research training. | 5 | 01, 06, 07, 09 |
| Individual written review of online focus question group discussion | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrian Jones
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | A chance to explore a topic in depth. | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| one 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Largely related to the two subject focus questions. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |
| Plan for an Assignment on a Myth Character in Homer (200 words). | Help with preparing the first assignment. | 5 | 01, 02, 05, 07, 08 |
| Assignment on the same Myth Character in Homer (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| Five quizzes on library resources and research material 200 words) | Research training. | 5 | 01, 06, 07, 09 |
| Individual written review of online focus question group discussion | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09 |