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Renaissance Drama (ENGL30053)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to a variety of Renaissance dramatic genres (history plays, romances, comedies of humours, domestic tragedies, satire, travel plays and tragedy), and in so doing, examines issues pertaining to the occult, religion, foreignness, politics and the early modern household. It focuses on plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries not only in terms of aesthetics but of the commercial exigencies of the early modern theatrical marketplace. It develops a historically informed conception of the London stage by treating plays as marketable commodities and part of a repertory of offerings used to compete with other companies and attract playgoer patronage. Shakespeare is treated as an outstanding playwright but also as a shareholder in his own company, with a vested interest in its commercial success.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:

  • Develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the way that competitive commercial impulses affected the production of drama in the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods
  • Understand and be able to articulate the relationship between diverse forms of Shakespearean and nonShakespearean drama and the social, historical and cultural contexts that produced them
  • Acquire critical and analytical skills and methods in the analysis of eary modern dramatic genres and performances
  • Be equipped to act as critically informed participants with understanding ofsignificant developments in Shakespearean criticism over the past four centuries
  • Perform critical analysis, using appropriate frameworks including repertory studies, to situate a theatrical work in its intellectual and historical context.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, student should gain the following generic skills:

  • The ability to communicate knowledge in oral, written and creative forms
  • The ability to manage their time through productive use of time and responding to deadlines
  • The ability to think and work creatively and apply imagination in responding to tasks
  • The ability to think critically and analyse through recommended reading, performance analysis and discussion.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Short Paper

  • 1500 words
Mid semester40%

Longer paper

  • 2500 words
During the examination period60%
Hurdle requirement: Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorDavid McInnis
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours : a 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    mcinnisd@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024