eng3srr shakespeare, realism
SHAKESPEARE, REALISM AND ROMANCE
ENG3SRR
2016
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.
SchoolSchool 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 | Twelfth Night | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | Pericles | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | The roaring girl, | Prescribed | Middleton, T. and Rowley, T. | NEW MERMAIDS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. A heightened awareness of different ways of experiencing, different ways of narrating and making sense of the worlds of the texts
- Activities:
- Participation in on-line discussion and chat sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
02. Ability to articulate a variety of critical and personal responses to texts
- Activities:
- Tutorials, presentation of papers. Essay 1500 words
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
03. Ability to engage in nuanced critical dialogue and debate, and to demonstrate skill in written communication
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, chat room facilities, enrichment sessions, exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
04. Ability to organise and initiate research; to display an awareness of relevant critical paradigms
- Activities:
- Topic specific LMS workshops and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
05. An understanding and application of different interpretative frameworks and critical methodologies
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, critical activities associated with the preparation of essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
06. Confidence to articulate one's own views while engaging positively with the views of others. To contribute positively to group outcomes
- Activities:
- Tutorial activities, on line enrichment activities. Exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
07. Proficiency in responding innovatively to critical, textual and theoretical questions
- Activities:
- Task oriented tutorial group activities, enrichment sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"There is an online lecture made available via Echo 360 on the Monday of each week and students can access this in their own time."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On line tutorials."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One seminar delivered 'live' to each campus."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 10 | 01, 03, 07 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"There is an online lecture made available via Echo 360 on the Monday of each week and students can access this in their own time."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On line tutorials."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One seminar delivered 'live' to each campus."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 10 | 01, 03, 07 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"There is an online lecture made available via Echo 360 on the Monday of each week and students can access this in their own time."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On line tutorials."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One seminar delivered 'live' to each campus."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 10 | 01, 03, 07 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"There is an online lecture made available via Echo 360 on the Monday of each week and students can access this in their own time."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On line tutorials."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One seminar delivered 'live' to each campus."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 10 | 01, 03, 07 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"There is an online lecture made available via Echo 360 on the Monday of each week and students can access this in their own time."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On line tutorials."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One seminar delivered 'live' to each campus."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 10 | 01, 03, 07 |