eng3sac shakespeare and contemporaries
SHAKESPEARE AND CONTEMPORARIES
ENG3SAC
2019
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. Delivery of the subject is online with one face-to-face seminar per campus during the semester.
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 Must have completed 15 credit points of second-year English (ENG2%) or with co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG2SAC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Doctor Faustus | Prescribed | Marlowe, C. | OXFORD |
| Readings | Titus Andronicus | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | Hamlet | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | Othello | Prescribed | Shakespeare, W. | PENGUIN |
| Readings | The Duchess of Malfi | Prescribed | Webster, J | Any Edition |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 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)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Develop and utilize a coherent critical framework
- Activities:
- Topic specific readings provided in tutorials and lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Initiate and engage productively in research activities and to display an awareness of relevant critical and theoretical paradigms
- Activities:
- On line tasks, formalised tutorial preparation, essay preparation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
04. Respond positively in group situations and to contribute effectively to group outcomes
- Activities:
- Workshop activities in tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Develop an appreciation of and facility with a range of communication strategies
- Activities:
- On line materials, use of on line discussion sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Developed 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, extension activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"These classes are cross campus and are avaiable to all students"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 5x200 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"These classes are cross campus and are avaiable to all students"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 5x200 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"These classes are cross campus and are avaiable to all students"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 5x200 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"These classes are cross campus and are avaiable to all students"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 5x200 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"These classes are cross campus and are avaiable to all students"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1000 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 5x200 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |