ENM4700

Drama of the Age of Shakespeare

(ART)

Philip Ayres

12 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Shakespeare0s plays and plays by the most outstanding of his contemporaries. Each work is studied in its theatrical, political and philosophical contexts. Shakespeare0s varying reception across the centuries. Transformations of Shakespeare into other media (eg into grand opera: Verdi, Otello, on film).

Assessment: Two seminar papers (1500 words): 15% each + Essay (2500 words): 30% + Essay (3500 words): 40%