Shakespeare: Past and Present, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

KIE.ENY.310

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Kevin McGinley

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Language Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

International outlook and global responsibility

Learning skills and critical thinking

Sustainable development goals

Goal 4: Quality Education

This course is an introduction to the unique prominence of Shakespearean drama in English-language literature and culture. Four plays will be analysed during the course, representing the four genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, history, and romance. The course unit examines these plays both within their historical context and in terms of present-day critical approaches and adaptations.

Learning outcomes

Further information

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

Small group teaching (English)

07.01.2025 – 25.04.2025

Completion option 2

For instrctions please contact: kevin.mcginley@tuni.fi.

Independent study

Essay (English)

28.08.2024 – 28.04.2025