Shakespeare and Tragedy
English Language and Literature
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare and Tragedy | IDE123 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Metin TOPRAK
Associate Prof. Dr. Serkan ERTİN
Associate Prof. Dr. Murat KADİROĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Berna KÖSEOĞLU
Research Assistant Elzem AKSU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) By the end of this course: 1.Students will have read examples from Shakespearean drama and examples from earlier drama and differentiate between them 2.Students will have analyzed Shakespearean influences on the concept of tragedy
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The study of the dramatic conventions before Shakespeare and their reflection in Shakespeare’s early tragedies such as Titus Andronicus and Romeo and Juliet. The course also includes the comparative study of Shakespeare’s and Aristotle’s approaches to tragedy through the analysis of plays like Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required