RLT4400

Medieval Women and Their World: Constructing Identities 1100-1450 (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Constant Mews

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Reflect critically on historiography relating to gender and religion in the medieval period. 2. Gain familiarity with the literary achievement of a range of women writers and visionaries in medieval Europe. 3. Acquire research skills in analysing and contextualising the thought of at least two women writers. 4. Gain expertise in relating literature to visual representations in the period.

Assessment: Review essay (1,500 words): 10% + Research essay (5,500 words): 60% + Take home examination: 30%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: HSY4400, RLM4060, RLM5060