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HSTY2664: Medieval Cultures
2026 unit information
In this unit we explore the cultural dynamics that characterised western Christendom from c500-c1500. Often considered as a foil for modernity, the Middle Ages is a period that fascinates as much as it repels. Both attitudes are, however, the result of the same dynamic: at the heart of the medieval millennium lies the development of an original civilisation in Western Europe, whose ways of perceiving time, space, the afterlife, faith, authority, social bounds, etc. reveal its creative impetus, as well as its tensions and paradoxes.
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in History or Ancient History or Asian Studies or Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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HSTY2064 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Middle Ages through the exploration of the notion of ‘culture’ and its multiple manifestations;
- LO2. Consolidate your sense of historical significance through the reading and analysis of primary and secondary sources. This is the main purpose of tutorials in which students practice week‐by‐week analytical and critical skills;
- LO3. Demonstrate your ability to conduct an original research project that strengthens your skills as independent learner. This is the main purpose of the essay that students progressively research, build, and write across the semester.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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