Shakespeare in Depth - ENG00091I
- Department: English and Related Literature
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- to introduce students to a complex and lengthy literary text, and to allow for its in-depth study
- to introduce students to key recent criticism on a Shakespeare play, and to the crucial contexts and history of performance.
- to enable students to study in detail questions of genre and literary tradition
- to enable students to develop skills in group work and presentation in relation to a clearly defined thematic focus
Module learning outcomes
- demonstrate a secure knowledge of a Shakespeare play
- have developed an appropriate critical vocabulary to discuss the text, and be able to locate it within its historical contexts
- demonstrate an ability to engage in close-reading of key elements of a lengthy texts, and relate that reading to larger contexts and arguments.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
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Indicative reading
Shakespeare play - Arden edition