Course Language:
English
Course Content:
This course studies selected themes treated by Shakespeare in their cultural context.
Teaching Methods:
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Assessment Methods:
Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Class Performance, C: Homework, D: Presentation
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) To develop a detailed textual analysis of Shakespeare’s plays. | 1-4, 6-10 | 1,2,3,5 | C,D |
| 2) To gain knowledge of Shakespeare’s sources and his use of them. | 1-4, 6-10 | 1,2,3,5 | C,D |
| 3) To read Shakespeare in terms of symbolic interpretation and metaphors. | 1-4, 6-10 | 1,2,3,5 | C,D |
| 4) To discuss Shakespeare in terms of later critical approaches. | 1-4, 6-10 | 1,2,3,5 | C,D |
| 5) To analyze and compare adaptations of Shakespeare. | 1-4, 6-10 | 1,2,3,5 | C,D |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Shakespearean Friendship (Timon of Athens) | |
| 3 | Harold Bloom, The Invention of the Human | |
| 4 | Shakespearean Politics (Coriolanus with Aristotle, Heidegger, Marx) | |
| 5 | Jacques Derrida, Specters of Marx | |
| 6 | Shakespearean Justice (Hamlet & Macbeth) | |
| 7 | Jean-François Lyotard, The Differend: Phrases in Dispute | |
| 8 | Gender (The Taming of The Shrew & Romeo and Juliet) | |
| 9 | Helene Cixous, “Shakespeare Ghosting Derrida” | |
| 10 | Shakespearean Others (The Merchant of Venice & The Tempest) | |
| 11 | Emmanuel Levinas, “The Trace of the Other” | |
| 12 | Shakespearean Power (King Lear) | |
| 13 | Stephen Greenblatt, Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics | |
| 14 | Presentations | |
| 15 | Conclusion | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | William Shakespeare, The Arden Shakespeare |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Final Project | 1 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE | 80 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The ability to apply knowledge of English and world literature and social sciences to topics including culture, society, ethics, politics etc. | x | |||||
| 2 | The ability to review, analyze and apply the relevant literature. | x | |||||
| 3 | The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis. | x | |||||
| 4 | Utilising the concepts of critical theories in developing life strategies. | x | |||||
| 5 | Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility. | x | |||||
| 6 | Effective communication skills. | x | |||||
| 7 | Understanding the global and social impact of literary movements. | x | |||||
| 8 | An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning. | x | |||||
| 9 | A knowledge of literature and the cultural issues of the period. | x | |||||
| 10 | Using sources and tools to carry out literary research. | x | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (15 x course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out-of-classroom study | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Paper | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Work Load | 175 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7.0 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||