| Unit name | Period Unit 1 - 1150-1550 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENGL20117 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gournet |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
none |
| School/department | Department of English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is an introduction to medieval English literature and will present both the diversity of literature written between 1150 and 1550, and its distinctive qualities. You will study a selection of texts including some Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green knight, medieval drama, romance, court poetry, religious writing and lyrics. You will:
You will be encouraged to study parallel developments in society and in late medieval and early modern thought and to consider changing methods of literary production and consumption.
An overview of content:
The unit, is a first of a series of four period units, designed to facilitate your ongoing appreciation of the chronology and historical development of literature in English.This unit will introduce students to a range of literature in the period running from 1150 to 1550. They will cover a range of literary developments in this period, and be introduced to relevant contexts that impact on particular texts and on literary production and reception.
How will you be different:
On completion of the unit student will not only have the opportunity to read and translate Middle English but also read texts written in the other languages of Medieval Britain in translation. They will learn to analyse medieval poetry and prose, and gain an understanding of medieval modes of writing, genres and metres. Finally, they will be introduced to some key contexts and ideas to help them understand the literature, such as manuscript and oral cultures, Christianity and medieval social and gender hierarchies. The content of this unit will be valuable frame of reference to progress into ELCE Y4 and a meaningful consolidation as they complete their programme.
Learning Outcomes:
Successful students will be able to:
The unit will normally be taught in 1 x 3- hour seminar per week for 10 weeks, each of which will utilise a range of teaching methods. Teaching will involve asynchronous and synchronous elements, including group discussion, research and writing activities, and peer dialogue. Students are expected to engage with the reading and participate fully with the weekly tasks and topics. Learning will be further supported through the opportunity for individual consultation
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will be given the opportunity to submit a draft or outline of your final, summative essay, and receive formative feedback. (0%, Not required for credit)
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Essay, 3000-words (100%) all ILOs
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the format or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are confirmed by the School/Centre shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ENGL20117).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
