SHAKESPEARE AND CONTEMPORARIES
ENG3SAC
2020
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 subject or with co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG2SAC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Develop and utilize a coherent critical framework
- Activities:
- Topic specific readings provided in tutorials and lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Respond positively in group situations and to contribute effectively to group outcomes
- Activities:
- Workshop activities in tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week
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. Lectures delivered on line"
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
17
Seven 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"I seminar per campus per semester. One off booking required"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 5 x 100 word exercises | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week
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. Lectures delivered on line"
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
17
Seven 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"I seminar per campus per semester. One off booking required"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 5 x 100 word exercises | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week
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. Lectures delivered on line"
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
17
Seven 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"I seminar per campus per semester. One off booking required"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 5 x 100 word exercises | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week
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. Lectures delivered on line"
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
17
Seven 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"I seminar per campus per semester. One off booking required"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 5 x 100 word exercises | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMike Nolan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per week
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. Lectures delivered on line"
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
17
Seven 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 17
and delivered via online.
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"I seminar per campus per semester. One off booking required"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Essay 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Exercises 500 words | 5 x 100 word exercises | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |