Aspects of Chivalry (FR0035)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-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 : Admission to French 4 Hons or, for visiting students, proof of equivalent attainment.

? Costs : Purchase of set texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th 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 advanced knowledge and understanding of the chosen
specialism(s)
-to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
-to show a good understanding of and apply competently complex conceptual frameworks
-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 carry out personal research under the guidance of the tutor and offer evidence of research initiative
-to offer alternative perspectives, identify and accommodate ambiguities and show an awareness of nuance
-to demonstrate an awareness of the research agenda relating to the topic.