Aspects of Chivalry (Ordinary) (U03248)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-FR0035

Chivalry is one of the major cultural phenomena of the European Middle Ages, and one which continues to influence western thought right up to the modern period. This course aims to provide an introduction to the concepts of chivalry and knighthood as expressed in epic and romance in the 12th and 13th centuries. It will explore the political interaction of chivalry with feudalism and monarchy and consider the contribution of chivalry to the other major contemporary cultural phenomena of fin'amor and 'courtliness'. It will investigate the relationship of chivalry to established religious norms and study the ritualistic and practical aspects of chivalry as an expression of the life of a closed warrior caste.

? Keywords : Chivalry, Knighthood, Medieval Literature, French, Epic, Romance, Historiography, Cultural Institutions.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary Students only

? Costs : Purchase of set texts

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Aspects of Chivalry (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - French, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of these courses students will be expected to show the
ability:
-to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen
specialism(s)
-to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
-to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
-to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
-to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations -to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints.

Assessment Information

One course essay contributing 30% of the final mark for the course. One three-hour examination, with two equally weighted essays, contributing 70% of the final mark for the course.