ENGL30046 Medieval Writing: Imagining the Past
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is ENGL30046 hard?
ENGL30046: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Medieval writing, especially Chaucer and women writers of his time, and how later fiction and film picture the Middle Ages.
After it you can
- Read medieval texts, some in Middle English
- Explain how medieval books were made and copied
- Compare medieval works with modern versions
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Reports and essays 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ENGL30046 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ENGL30046?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENGL30046 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Reports and essays 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ENGL30046 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ENGL30046 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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