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A Western Canon? Cervantes & Shakespeare (ARTS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2019
Overview
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One of them invented the modern novel, the other reinvented drama. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, and Cervantes was buried that same day. Co-taught by the School of Languages and Linguistics (SOLL) and the School of Culture and Communication (SCC), this subject focuses on the significative coincidences, comparative significance and reception of selected canonical works of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. Particular emphasis will be put on the existing confluence among both authors such as in the case of Cardenio, The Tempest and Persiles. This subject will approach Cervantes´ and Shakespeare´s texts in the context of the practices of canon formation, the importance of lost plays, as well as identity formation, and the limits of metafiction.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- enhanced knowledge of Literary and Cultural Canon formation through the comparative study of Cervantes and Shakespeare;
- an ability to intellectually engage with current leading literary studies and cultural theory;
- an ability to reflect upon their own research work in relation to current literary and cultural theory and analysis trends; and
- enhanced engagement with research practices, including the leading-edge literary-cultural theories and approaches relevant to each Phd student`s specific research focus.
Generic skills
The subjects will contribute, through teaching and discussion with academic staff and peers, to developing skills and capacities including those identified in the University-defined Graduate Attributes for the PhD, in particular:
- the capacity to contextualise research within an international corpus of specialist knowledge;
- an advanced ability to engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation of research-based and scholarly literature; and
- an advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary norms and perspectives relevant to the field.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 5-minute class presentation equivalent to 500 words on a case-study about the trajectory of a preferred author in the literary canon (20%), due during the teacing period.
- A 2,000-word essay (80%), due two weeks after the end of the teaching period.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
85 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is not offered in 2017.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The Tempest (Shakespeare) and Persiles (Cervantes); a reader with critical articles and readings will be available via the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Arts - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022