ENM4700

Drama of the Age of Shakespeare ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Peter Groves

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (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): 30% + Essay (2500 words): 30% + Essay (3500 words): 40%

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