Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Kathleen Neal holds a combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Melbourne with Honours in History, and a Master of Studies in Historical Research (Medieval) from Oxford University. Her doctoral thesis in History was undertaken at Monash on letters and letter writing in thirteenth-century English government. She also holds a PhD in Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology from The University of Melbourne.
Kathleen’s research focuses on late medieval political culture in Britain and France, and mechanisms of personal identification in the later medieval period. She is also interested in medieval theories of grammar and rhetoric, social diplomatic, pragmatic literacy, gender, and authorship/authority.
You can follow Kathleen’s recent work through her academic blog In Thirteenth Century England, and through her Academia.edu profile.
Monash teaching commitment
ATS1316 Medieval Worlds: From Vikings to the Silk Road
ATS1317 Renaissance Worlds: Conflict, Art, Invention
ATS2110 Slavery: A History
ATS2271 Beowulf: An interdisciplinary approach
ATS2932 Struggles for Justice
ATS3589 Uniting the Kingdoms? Culture & Identity in Britain 1066-1660
ATS4215 History Archives Workshop
Research area keywords
- gender
- medieval history
- Political history
- rhetoric
- letter-writing
- identification
- governance
Network
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Projects
- 1 Active
Addressing Injustice in the Medieval Body Politic: From Complaint to Advice
1/01/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
Research Output
Letters and Political Discourse under Edward I
Neal, K., 2020, Edward I: New Interpretations. King, A. & Spencer, A. M. (eds.). Woodbridge Suffolk UK: York Medieval Press, p. 143-162 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
Women’s History Month guest, Kathleen Neal: A medieval marriage agreement
Neal, K., Mar 2020, 5 p. Canberra ACT Australia : Gillian Polack.Research output: Other contribution › Research
A Team-Based “Public History” Assessment for Undergraduates: Rationale, Design and Implementation in a Medieval History Course
Neal, K. B., Amendola, R. N., Jeske, D., Joyce, S. J., Baudinette, S., Martorana, R. & Smith, E. G., 2018, In : International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 30, 2, p. 333-348 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access
From letters to loyalty: Aline la Despenser and the meaning(s) of a noblewoman's correspondence in thirteenth-century England
Neal, K. B., 2015, Authority, Gender and Emotions in Late Medieval and Early Modern England. Broomhall, S. (ed.). Hampshire UK: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 18 - 33 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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Magna Carta: personal encounters, popular culture and Australian links
Neal, K. B., Lynch, A. & Headon, D., 2015, Papers on Parliament: Magna Carta 800 Symposium. Waring, P. (ed.). Canberra ACT Australia: Commonwealth Government of Australia, Vol. 65. p. 85-115 31 p. (Papers on Parliament).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
Prizes
Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Neal, Kathleen (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (Early Career)
Neal, Kathleen (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (Early Career)
Neal, Kathleen (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
Women's History Review (Journal)
Kathleen Neal (Peer reviewer)
2018
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Pipe Roll Society, Council
Kathleen Neal (Member)
Jul 2018 → Jul 2019
Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
Translating Cultures of the Past, Online Film Series
Kathleen Neal (Contributor)
2017
Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
History Council Victoria Board
Kathleen Neal (Member)
2017 → 2019
Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
ARC Humanities Press - CARMEN Monographs and Studies (Publisher)
Kathleen Neal (Editorial board member)
2017 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press / Media
Thomas Becket, ABC Radio Interview
30/12/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
The most feisty woman in medieval England: Empress Matilda, ABC Radio Interview
8/04/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Loan of the Bayuex Tapestry, ABC Radio Interview
27/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
The Coronation of William the Conqueror, ABC Radio Interview
24/12/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Four Magna Cartas Reunited, ABC Radio Interview
3/02/15
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment