Shakespeare as an IconLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: A successful student - Recognises the central conventions of English Renaissance drama - Is able to discuss Shakespeare and his cultural significance - Understands the role of Shakespeare and cultural tradition in contemporary culture The course develops the following working-life skills: Language skills, socio-cultural knowledge and competencies related to a specific country, knowledge of the foundations for creating a theoretical framework, meaning-making, time management and prioritization skills Generic competences: ethics, internationality, critical thinking

Content

This course focuses on English Renaissance drama via the plays of William Shakespeare. The course deals with the conventions of Shakespearean drama in their historical and cultural context, their ideologies (politics, gender, colonialism) and addresses Shakespeare’s continuing importance in contemporary culture through the adaptations of his plays. Students will read the following plays by William Shakespeare: King Lear Twelfth Night The Tempest

Qualifications

Basic Studies

Materials

King Lear; Twelfth Night; The Tempest. Please note: the text (and introductions) referred to throughout will be Collins Complete Works of Shakespeare (1994). Formerly The Alexander Shakespeare. Also as background reading: Bate, J. 1997. The Genius of Shakespeare. London: Picador. Fischlin, D. & Fortier, M. 2000. Adaptations of Shakespeare. London: Routledge. Fishlin, D. 2014. OuterSpeares. Shakespeare, Intermedia and the Limits of Adaptation. London: Routledge. Rosen, M. 2004. Shakespeare. In his time, for our times. London: Redwords. Wells, S. 1978. Shakespeare. The Writer and his Work. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons. A number of journal articles which will be supplied during the semester.

Further information

Teachers: Michael Pace-Sigge Time: 2nd year of study, spring Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: English.

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lectures, 22 h., and independent work (59 h.) Evaluation criteria: Written examination