Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
During the European Renaissance the idea of the 'studies of humanity' was born. Renaissance 'humanism' embraced poetry, history, moral philosophy and rhetoric. Classical languages, particularly purified classical Latin, were absolutely central to this educational movement, which swept Europe and the 'New' World from the fifteenth through to the eighteenth centuries. The unit explores the cultural and historical significance of Latin, emerging vernacular languages and Latin Humanism in the medieval and early modern period, with a major emphasis on the period 1500 to 1800. It addresses topics in the history and sociology of languages in this period, including power struggles between users of different languages and different Latinities. Students are exposed to diverse approaches to medieval and early modern texts, including those of philology, literary theory and intellectual and cultural history. Those new to Latin read texts in translation; students with CLAN2102 Latin 2 or equivalent knowledge may read sources in the original.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand the importance of Latin, vernacular languages and Latin Humanism for traditions and structures of European thought, science, society and culture in the medieval and early modern periods; (2) understand the cultural and historical significance of Latin in relation to the emerging vernacular languages in the medieval and early modern periods; (3) understand ways in which Latin and vernacular languages interacted to influence medieval and early modern societies; (4) understand the origin of many modern fields of enquiry of direct relevance to modern Australia when focusing on Latin humanism; (5) locate and interpret a range of medieval and early modern Latin, vernacular and Latin-Humanist texts and documents in printed form; (6) employ the research techniques of classical philology, intellectual history, sociology of language and/or literary criticism to the interpretation of medieval and early modern Latin, vernacular and Latin-Humanist texts; (7) conduct interdisciplinary, independent and collaborative research and provide sophisticated interpretations and analyses which show understanding of appropriate disciplinary scholarship, theories and methods; and (8) use appropriate discourse conventions in written and oral forms.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) a class test (15 per cent); (2) seminar participation (10 per cent); (3) a seminar group presentation (30 per cent); and (4) a research essay (45 per cent). Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- MEMS2002 World Views: Religion, Gender and Society in Pre-modern Europe
or MEMS2001 Classical Traditions and Transformations in Medieval and Early Modern Europe - Advisable prior study
- units from Classics and Ancient History (including Latin
or Greek) complement this unit well, as do studies in European Studies and Languages, History and Literature
- Contact hours
- lectures: 10 x 0.75 hrs
seminars: 10 x 1.5 hrs
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.