eng3srr shakespeare, realism
SHAKESPEARE, REALISM AND ROMANCE
ENG3SRR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study a variety of Elizabethan and Jacobean comedies by Shakespeare and other writers, with particular emphasis on the influence of the pastoral in the development of Shakespearean comedy, the impact on Jacobean theatre of city comedy and the emergence of romance drama out of the pastoral tradition. A number of playwrights other than Shakespeare, such as Jonson, Middleton and Dekker, will also be considered as part of the aim of the course is to provide some insight into the workings of Elizabethan and Jacobean comedy. Discussions of the plays will be informed by historicist references to questions of gender and power. Some examples from the works of women playwrights of the period will also be provided.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year English or HUS1PWR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EN2SCB, EN3SCB, ENG2SRR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only available as a fully on-line subject.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | All's well that ends well, | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | ARDEN |
Readings | As you like it, | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
Readings | Much ado about nothing, | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
Readings | Pericles | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
Readings | The roaring girl, | Prescribed | Middleton, T. and Rowley, T. | NEW MERMAIDS |
Readings | Three comedies - The alchemist, | Prescribed | Jonson, B. | PENGUIN |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Assignment One (Research) 1000 words | 30 | |
Assignment Two (Essay) 2000 words | 50 | |
Online Exercises (5x200 words) 1000 words | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Assignment One (Research) 1000 words | 30 | |
Assignment Two (Essay) 2000 words | 50 | |
Online Exercises (5x200 words) 1000 words | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Assignment One (Research) 1000 words | 30 | |
Assignment Two (Essay) 2000 words | 50 | |
Online Exercises (5x200 words) 1000 words | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Assignment One (Research) 1000 words | 30 | |
Assignment Two (Essay) 2000 words | 50 | |
Online Exercises (5x200 words) 1000 words | 20 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Assignment One (Research) 1000 words | 30 | |
Assignment Two (Essay) 2000 words | 50 | |
Online Exercises (5x200 words) 1000 words | 20 |