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Legends of King ArthurDiploma Course

The tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captured the imagination of many for centuries. Few around the world have not at least heard the name of England’s legendary king. But where did Arthur come from and how was his famed Round Table of gallant heroes formed?

The Legends of King Arthur Diploma Course aims to answer those questions and more. In it, you will not only explore some of the most significant tales associated with the Arthurian literary tradition, but you will also be introduced to their historical foundations.

Course overview:

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12 Modules

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What Will You Learn?

Beginning with the question, ‘Who was King Arthur?’, the course explores the historical context of the Arthurian legends and King Arthur’s relationship with English identity. We’ll examine the development of the Arthurian legend in Latin, French, German and English literature, highlighting key works.

It’s then onto the characters and stories that make Arthurian legends so compelling. We’ll explore the varying origin stories of the magical sword, Excalibur, and how the motif of the Quest for the Grail developed over centuries.

We’ll look into Merlin the magician’s life and involvement with Arthur, before the course takes us to the city of Camelot, where you’ll meet the Knights of the Round Table, including one of Arthur’s most noble knights, Sir Gawain. You’ll also be confronted by Morgan Le Fay, who went from healer to counter-hero.

The course explains how the love affair between Lancelot and Queen Guinevere came about and how it led to war between the Knights of the Round Table. We’ll also look into Mordred and his betrayal of Arthur.

Finally, we’ll consider the death of King Arthur – exploring the various tellings of how it happened and what occurred afterwards. We’ll also examine the legacy these fascinating legends have left and the reasons why they remain so popular.

By studying this course, you will:

Become more familiar with the life of King Arthur and the development of the main Arthurian legends
Know how the Arthurian legends reflected different stages of medieval culture and society
Become more familiar with the legends’ main characters including Merlin the Magician, Morgan Le Fay, Lancelot, Guinevere, Sir Gawain and Sir Mordred
Understand the concepts of chivalry and courtly love
Become aware of the influence religion had on the Arthurian tradition
Know the story of the Quest for the Holy Grail
Have a greater understanding of how Lancelot and Guinevere’s love affair caused the downfall of the Round Table

This course is for anyone who longs to gain a deeper understanding of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Those interested in literature can indulge in how the telling of the legends were written, not just by English-based authors but also through the work of others across Europe.

If you are interested from a historical perspective, you’ll be able to observe how the stories came about as products of the culture in which they were written and who King Arthur may have been. You’ll also note how the morals of the stories – wildly demonstrative acts of love or knightly chivalry and spiritual quests – were deeply important to the medieval idea of noble living.

Introduction
Part 1: Where it Began
Part 2: Arthur—Real Man or Fiction?
Part 3: Arthur Through Different Eyes
Video: The Age of Chivalry
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: Beginning the Arthurian Legend
Part 2: The Writing of Chrétien de Troyes
Part 3: Other Literary Influences
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Merlin’s Origins and Early Life
Part 2: The Stories Evolve
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: The Celtic Association with Arthur’s Sword
Part 2: Many References to the Sword
Part 3: The Lady of the Lake
Video: Magical Weapons in Arthurian Legends
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: The Development of the Round Table
Part 2: Who were the Knights of the Round Table?
Part 3: The Kingdom of Camelot
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: Who is Sir Gawain?
Part 2: The Tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Part 3: Significant Themes in the Tale of the Green Knight
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: The Development of the Grail Story
Part 2: The Vulgate Cycle—Estoire del Saint Graal (History of the Holy Grail)
Part 3: The Story of the Quest for the Grail
Part 4: The Other Knights Quests
Part 5: The Quest Comes to an End
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Part 1: The Early Accounts of Morgan le Fay
Part 2: The Evolution of Morgan’s Story
Part 3: The Story of Morgan’s Betrayal
Video: The History of Avalon
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Queen Guinevere in Arthurian Literature
Part 2: Eleanor of Aquitaine’s Court of Love
Part 3: The Story of The Knight of the Cart
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur
Part 2: The Story of Guinevere’s Rescue
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Part 1: Arthur in Gaul
Part 2: The Deception of Mordred
Part 3: Significant Themes in the Mordred Narrative
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

Part 1: The Lead Up to Arthur’s Final Battle
Part 2: Arthur’s Final Battle
Part 3: Aftermath and Legacy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 12 Assessment

The Legends of King Arthur Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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