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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KIE.ENY.310

Shakespeare: Past and Present, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
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

09.01.2025 25.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Completion option 2
For instrctions please contact: kevin.mcginley@tuni.fi.

Independent study

28.08.2024 28.04.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)