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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 245-1"
COURSE NAME: "Shakespeare"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2019
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Alessandra Grego
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 11:30-12:45 PM
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.
This is a reading and writing intensive course. Students in 200-level literature classes are required to produce 4-5,000 words of critical writing.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Each play will be introduced in a lecture. We will then discuss the text in detail, focusing on the principal scenes, identifying sources, themes and analysing dramatic development. Students will form groups to present on selected scenes. Students are expected to participate actively in the discussions, coming to class prepared with questions about the text.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will develop their critical and analitic skills, learn about Shakespeare's relationship to the theatre of his own age and investigate 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 RSC Shakespeare: The Complete Works | William Shakespeaere | Palgrave Macmillan | 978-0230200951 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| | Home papers: 1500 word papers on each play. 60% | |
| | Oral responses: oral presentations on a scene or character 30% | |
| | Class contribution: generating or contributing to class discussion in an informed way. Silent attendance does not contribute to this portion of the grade. 10% | |
-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 course
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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| Session |
Session Focus |
Reading Assignment |
Other Assignment |
Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
Week 1
Jan 13-15
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Introduction to the course |
Start Reading Romeo and Juliet
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Week 2
Jan 20-22 |
Romeo and Juliet General Introduction |
Acts I - III |
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Week 3
Jan 27-29
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Romeo and Juliet
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Acts IV and V |
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Week 4
Feb 3-5 |
Romeo and Juliet
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Start Reading
Hamlet
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Feb 5; Presentations
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Week 5
Feb 10-12 |
Hamlet
General Introduction |
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1st Home paper due
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Week 6
Feb 17-19 |
Hamlet |
Acts I to III
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Week 7
Feb 24-26 |
Hamlet
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Acts IV and V
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Feb. 26: Presentations
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Week 8
Mar 3-5 |
Othello
General introduction
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Start Reading Othello
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2nd Home Paper due |
Week 9
Mar 10-12 |
Othello |
Acts I to III
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Week 10
Mar 24-26 |
Othello
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Acts IV and V |
Apr. 4: Presentations
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Week 11
Mar 31- Apr 2 - 4 |
King Lear
General introduction
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Start reading King Lear |
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3rd Home Paper due |
Week 12
Apr 7/9
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King Lear
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Acts I to III |
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Week 13 Apr
14-16 |
King Lear
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Acts IV and V
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Apr. 16: Presentations on King Lear |
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Week 14
23 |
Conclusions
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Week 15
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Final exams
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4th Home Paper due.
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