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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 245-2"
COURSE NAME: "Shakespeare"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2017
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Alessandra Grego
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 3:00PM 4:15PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: EN 110 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a general introduction to Shakespeare’s plays and an in-depth study of a selection of representative plays including a comedy, a history, a tragedy, and a romance. Through the close reading of the plays selected for the course, students will learn how to analyze a theatrical text, will study the Elizabethan stage in its day, and consider Shakespeare’s cultural inheritance.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course focuses on four of Shakespeare's best known plays, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, The Tempest, chosen because of their enduring popularity and their extraordinary place in the collective imagination. Each text will be analyzed in detail, focusing on principal scenes, identifying sources and themes, and discussing dramatic development of character. Students will form groups to present on selected scenes. Students are expected to participate actively in the discussions, coming to class having completed the reading and prepared with questions about the text.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will develop their ability to critically interpret literature, specifically drama, understanding Shakespeare's relationship to the theatre of his own age and investigating the reasons for his enduring popularity.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| The Tempest | William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0141396309 | | Please order at Almost Corner Bookshop | | | |
| Othello | William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics, 2015 | 978-0141396514 | | Please order at Almost Corner Bookshop | | | |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics, 2015 | 978-0141396507 | | Please order at the Almost Corner Bookshop | | | |
| Romeo and Juliet | William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics, 2015 | 978-0141396477 | | Please order at Almost Corner Bookshop | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 3 Home Papers | Paper on the formal elements of the play (character, dramatic structure, language) | 60% |
| Presentations | | 15% |
| Class contribution | Generating or contributing to class discussion in an informed way. Silent attendance does not contribute to this portion of the grade. | 10% |
| Final exam | | 15% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cour
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is mandatory. More than four absences will result in the lowering of the final grade (e.g. if you have five absences your final grade will drop from A to A-, and so on). More than 7 absences will result in a failing grade for the course
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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The Tempest
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Session Focus |
Reading Assignment |
Other Assignment |
Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
Week 1
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Introduction to the course |
Start Reading Romeo and Juliet
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Week 2
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Romeo and Juliet General Introduction |
Act I
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Week 3
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Romeo and Juliet
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Acts II and III |
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Week 4
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Romeo and Juliet
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Acts IV and V
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Presentations
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1st Home paper due |
Week 5
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Hamlet
General Introduction |
Act I
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Week 6
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Hamlet |
Acts II and III
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Week 7
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Hamlet
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Acts IV and V
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Week 8
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Hamlet
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Start Reading Othello
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Presentations on Hamlet
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2nd Home Paper due |
Week 9
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Othello
General introduction
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Act I
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Week 10
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Othello
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Acts II and III
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Week 11
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Othello |
Acts IV and V
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Presentations on Othello
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Week 12
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The Tempest General Introduction
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Act I
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3rd Home Paper due
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Week 13
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The Tempest
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Acts II and III
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Week 14
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The Tempest
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Acts IV and V
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Presentations on The Tempest |
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Week 15
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Final exams
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