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ENGL542 Perspectives on Shakespeare

Updated: 21 May 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ENGL342
Notes None
Combined Units ENGL342 - Perspectives on Shakespeare
Coordinator(s) Louise Noble (lnoble2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This English literature unit introduces students to the plays of William Shakespeare within the context of the cultural, literary, and political environment of early modern England. We will consider the plays from the perspectives of their literary production and genre (comedy, history, tragedy and romance) in light of the important events of the day. Through this approach, students can develop the analytical tools for interpreting a range of Shakespeare's plays, as well as for situating this analysis within the context of writing and publishing and questions of authorship, past and present. The unit will give equal emphasis to the development of analytical skills and to the acquisition of a working knowledge of Shakespeare the author and his literary world.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of selected Shakespeare plays in terms of their historical context and literary production;
  2. demonstrate an advanced understanding of Shakespeare's plays in relation to the development of writing, publishing and genre in the age;
  3. apply advanced expertise in the research and analysis of primary and secondary sources relating to Shakespearean studies;
  4. apply superior abilities in written expression, in particular the ability to complete major research projects;
  5. engage a high level of competency in reading, researching and analysing Shakespeare's plays; and
  6. discuss at an advanced level the legacy of Shakespeare as seen in contemporary modes of cultural production.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique literary characteristics and cultural significance of Shakespeare's plays. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
These skills will be taught, assessed and practised for on-campus students through written assessment and structured in-class exercises, and for off-campus students through written assessment and the online discussion board. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Taught and practised through the learning activities of the unit and the unit content which situates Shakespeare's plays within their own historical context and its relations with and attitudes towards other cultures. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Taught, assessed and practised in written assignments that require the use of primary and secondary source research methodologies, including guided web-based research, library and archival searches. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Taught and practised in the development of important and transferable skills such as reading research, analysis, oral communication and writing. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Taught, assessed and practised through written exercises, examinations and questions posed in relation to the texts being studied. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Taught, practised and assessed in discussions of the ethical and moral positions revealed in many of the texts studied. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Taught and practised through collaborative in-class and online exercises and sharing research ideas and discoveries. 		True True
   

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