Program Overview

Unit Overview

The Dark Ages? Medieval Europe AD unit (HTA277) is an intermediate-level course offered by the University of Tasmania. This unit explores the birth of the Middle Ages, focusing on the interactions between Barbarian warrior culture, Roman culture, and Christian culture.

Unit Details

• Unit name: The Dark Ages? Medieval Europe AD
• Unit code: HTA277
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Discipline: History and Classics
• Coordinator: Doctor Elizabeth Freeman
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

• Location: Hobart, Online
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Contextualise and analyse primary source documents relevant to medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD
• Critically assess a range of secondary source documents concerning medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD, including journal article material
• Find and use relevant resources on medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD, showing independent research skill
• Formulate and present logical written arguments, abiding by the conventions of academic History writing
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major social trends affecting Europeans, and caused by Europeans, between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,174.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,249.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• 25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern:
  • On Campus: One 45-minute face-to-face lecture weekly, one 45-minute recorded lecture weekly, one 90-minute face-to-face tutorial weekly
  • Off Campus: Two 45-minute recorded lectures weekly, weekly participation in online discussions
• Assessment:
  • Minor Assignment (15%)
  • Tutorial quizzes (15%)
  • Take Home Exam (30%)
  • Research Essay (40%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable, View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.