ENM4700

Drama of the Age of Shakespeare (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Philip Ayres

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Shakespeare's plays and plays by the most outstanding of his contemporaries. Each work is studied in its theatrical, political and philosophical contexts. Shakespeare's 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%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 lecture and 1 tutorial) per week