eng2sac shakespeare

SHAKESPEARE AND CONTEMPORARIES

ENG2SAC

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide a broad study of various forms of tragedy and tragi-comedy in Shakespeare and in the drama of his age. Playwrights other than Shakespeare, such as Marlowe, Middleton and Rowley, will also be considered. Discussion of these plays will underpinned by some attention to their historical context, their importance to contemporary cultural consciousness and to current critical approaches.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMike Nolan

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year English or HUS1PWR

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects ENG3SAC

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsDoctor FaustusPrescribedMarlowe, C.OXFORD
ReadingsHamletPrescribedShakespeare, W.PENGUIN
ReadingsMacbethPrescribedShakespeare, W.OXFORD
ReadingsMeasure for measurePrescribedShakespeare, W.PENGUIN
ReadingsThree Jacobean TragediesPrescribedSalgado, (ed.)PENGUIN

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Ability to articulate an understanding and appreciation of critical and textual matters

Activities:
Providing tutorial experiences which enable each student to question, debate, explore
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Speaking(Speaking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

02. Ability to develop and utilize a coherent critical framework

Activities:
Topic specific readings provided in tutorials and lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Speaking(Speaking)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)

03. Ability to initiate and engage productively in research activities

Activities:
On line tasks, formalised tutorial preparation, essay preparation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Speaking(Speaking)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

04. Ability to respond positively in group situations

Activities:
Workshop activities in tutorials
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Speaking(Speaking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

05. Appreciation of and facility with a range of communication strategies

Activities:
On line materials
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Speaking(Speaking)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Writing(Writing)

06. Critical appreciation of issues and concerns associated with Early Modern texts and the ability to create effective and informed written analysis

Activities:
Lectures, supplementary on line material, written responses.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Speaking(Speaking)
Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Writing(Writing)

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