Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to the close analysis of a number of important literary works by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. It enhances students' engagement with the range of literary, ethical and societal issues that Shakespeare's and other early modern works raise support. The unit also encourages students to examine the continuing relevance of Shakespeare's work, and that of his contemporaries, for our time and world, as well as differing critical and directorial interpretations these works have attracted.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) increase knowledge of literary conventions and styles surrounding Shakespeare, leading to an increased ability to contextualise Shakespeare's work; (2) enhance their knowledge of the Early Modern period in England, as well as of some of the intellectual, historical and cultural contexts that preceded and underpinned Shakespeare's ideas; (3) develop a more sophisticated appreciation of Shakespeare's philosophical ideas and their relevance in today's world; (4) enhance understanding of play structure, character and suspense building; (5) increase understanding of different critical approaches to Shakespeare; (6) express ideas, information and argument coherently and logically in written and oral forms; (7) work effectively as a member of a collaborative group in a tutorial context; (8) enhance research skills in locating and assessing critical writing in traditional and digital media; (9) have a critical understanding of the role played by ideologies of race, gender, and class in literary and cultural contexts; (10) refine and demonstrate highly developed skills of textual analysis and critical reasoning; (11) gain an historicised understanding of fundamental critical concepts that allow them to recognise and discuss the relationship between the formal, thematic and functional aspects of any text studied; and (12) further develop and practise enquiry-based learning and research and communication acquired at Level 2 into Level 3 units in English and Cultural Studies, with applications across a broader field of study at UWA.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation; (2) essay 1; and (3) essay 2. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Peta Beasley
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- any Level 1 English unit
or MEMS1001 Life, Thought and Culture in Pre-modern Europe
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per teaching week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.