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 |