Course Code

ENL2330

Course Title

INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE

Effective Term

20221

Writing Credit

Yes

International/Intercultural

Yes

Elective Flag

Yes

GELO Mapping

CLO 3: 3.0 Describe some of Shakespeare's comedic plots and discuss his use of stock characters and situations, his exposure of the foibles of human nature, and the reasons these plays continue to be popular.
CLO 4: 4.0 Discuss representative history plays, Shakespeare's use of literary techniques, his use of British history to provide drama for Elizabethans, and his use of characterization in these plays.
CLO 6: 6.0 Discuss representative Shakespeare romance plays with their use of magic and the supernatural and their hopeful reconciliations.
CLO 7: 7.0 Discuss the diversity of culture presented in Shakespeare's works, including the problems of men and women and Europeans and non-Europeans in his works, and draw parallels to the universal nature of culture as it compares to diversity today.

CLO 5: 5.0 Discuss representative Shakespearean tragedies, define the Greek concepts of the tragic flaw (such as hubris), fall from grace, and catharsis, and the intended effect on spectators at a performance.

CLO 1: 1.0 Describe life in Shakespeare's England, discuss English drama before Shakespeare, and describe Shakespeare's life and contribution to literature, drama, and modern society.
CLO 4: 4.0 Discuss representative history plays, Shakespeare's use of literary techniques, his use of British history to provide drama for Elizabethans, and his use of characterization in these plays.
CLO 7: 7.0 Discuss the diversity of culture presented in Shakespeare's works, including the problems of men and women and Europeans and non-Europeans in his works, and draw parallels to the universal nature of culture as it compares to diversity today.

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