ENG4367 – Shakespeare
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
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Course content
This course offers a broad introduction to Shakespeare, with an emphasis on the texts as well as relevant ideological, literary and theatrical contexts. Plays and Renaissance drama are central, but the sonnets are also generously represented on the syllabus.
The course also considers the reception of Shakespeare, with special emphasis on influential critical notions of the early 20th century.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have:
- gained detailed knowledge of Shakespeare’s works and world
- acquired an understanding of the relevant dramatic genres
- gained an understanding of how Shakespeare’s texts have gained their unique position in English-speaking cultures
- developed knowledge about the various ways in which Shakespeare and his works are regarded today
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with ENG2327 – Shakespeare
Teaching
Seminar, 2 hours per week for 14 weeks. 28 hours in all.
- Attendance is obligatory at least 11 out of 14 seminars. Read more about rules concerning valid excuses and how to apply for approved absence or postponements here. Please note that absence exceeding 50 % of all seminars may not be approved, regardless of any excuses.
All obligatory activities must be approved for you to sit the exam. All obligatory activities must be approved in the same semester. Approved obligatory attendance and assignments are only valid the semester you attend the course.
Examination
The form of assessment is a term paper of 10 pages (4 000 words). You determine the topic for the term paper together with the lecturer. Beforehand, you will be given an opportunity to submit a draft of the term paper and receive individual feedback on both the form and content of the draft.
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit assignments in Inspera.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
The result can be found in Studentweb within 3 weeks after the examination.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
For those who want to retake their exam: Since the form of assessment in this course is a term paper, you must follow the seminars and write a new paper in order to qualify. Admission depends on capacity.
Withdrawal from an examination
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.