Rhedir gan School of Languages, Literatures, Linguistics and Media

30 Credyd neu 15 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Prof Raluca Radulescu

This module will aim to help students achieve 1. A sophisticated understanding of the concepts and textual discussion of Arthurian myth and legend in the medieval period, and of the conditions in which the texts were produced. 2. An informed critical understanding of selected authors and anonymous works. 3. A sophisticated understanding of differing critical approaches to the set medieval texts, including issues of authorship and textual transmission.

This module explores Arthurian myths and legends from their potential inception in the sixth century through to the end of the Middle Ages, paying attention to the way the story was shaped in different centuries, socio-political contexts, and material culture. Insular (Britain and Ireland) and Continental traditions will be placed in their manuscript and print culture, including visual culture, and an investigation of the effect of modern scholarly editing on the reception of medieval texts will also be part of the module. Texts covered will include, but not be limited to, Welsh and 'Celtic' myth, the stories in the Mabinogion, medieval romance in Latin, Old and Anglo-Norman French, Middle English, and other European languages (studied in translation as necessary), chronicles, and other types of narratives, including prophecy, letter writing and historical documents. Postgraduates on the MA in Arthurian Literature will gain a solid foundation for the continuation of their course, while students from other programmes who choose this module as an option will gain an insight into the origins and development of Arthurian themes in early literature. There will be ample time during the semester for the postgraduates to shape and develop their own enquiries of the subject. Students will benefit from the extensive resources in the Centre for Arthurian Studies, including rare books, online resources, and specialist events.

The module will offer the postgraduates on the MA in Arthurian Literature a solid foundation for the continuation of their course, while giving others (on the MA in English Literature, the MA in Creative Writing, the MA in Medieval Studies or MA Celts), who choose this module as an option, an insight into the origins and development of Arthurian themes in early literature.

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50-59% A Pass (C) candidate’s work will show many of the following qualities: • A satisfactory level of knowledge, analysis and expression. • Some familiarity with, and understanding of, relevant theoretical issues. • Generally sound organisation of argument, with some critical ability. • Accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references.

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60-69% A (B) candidate’s work reaching Merit will show many of the following qualities: • An advanced level of factual knowledge. • Significant [substantial] knowledge of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Some evidence of original thought. • The ability to organise and argue effectively, make balanced judgements, and demonstrate critical thought. • Fluent and accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references.

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70% and above Typically, the work of a (A) candidate reaching Distinction will show many of the following qualities: • Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Thorough knowledge of a range of sources and the capacity to engage these critically. • Introduction and discussion of original ideas. • Relevant, well-organised and sophisticated argument. • High ratio of analysis to exposition. • Maturity, clarity and cogency of expression. • Excellent handling of quotation and references.

1. understand and discuss critically the selected course set texts.

2. consider differing critical attitudes to course set texts and be able to reflect this in their writing.

3. show an awareness of the interrelationships of text, context, authorship and textual transmission.

4. Show the advanced skills of presentation and referencing pertaining to PGT level.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
TRAETHAWD	Final essay		100

		Oriau
Seminar	11 x 2 hour seminar weekly.	22
Private study	Private study	278

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
• Arweinyddiaeth - Gallu arwain a rheoli, datblygu cynlluniau gweithredu ac amcanion, cynnig arweiniad a chyfarwyddyd i eraill, ac ymdopi â'r pwysau sy'n gysylltiedig ag awdurdod o'r fath

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

none unless the students want to own their own primary texts.

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• Q3AB: MA Arthurian Literature year 1 (MA/ALI)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• Q3AC: Diploma English year 1 (DIP/E)
• V9AB: Diploma Medieval Studies year 1 (DIP/MS)
• Q5AQ: MA The Celts year 1 (MA/CEL)
• V9AC: MA Medieval Studies year 1 (MA/MS)
• Q2W9: MArts English Literature with Creative Writing year 4 (MARTS/ELCW)
• Q320: MArts English Literature year 4 (MARTS/ELIT)