ENGL 1109 - Beginning Shakespeare
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 1109 Course Beginning Shakespeare Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ENGL 1107, ENGL 2216 Assessment Online quizzes 20%, Textual Analysis 30%, Research Essay 40%, In class test 10%. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lucy Potter
Associate Professor Lucy PotterCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate an understanding of Shakespearean drama in its original contexts and in subsequent critical receptions 2 Build close reading skills, and the ability to correctly use and reference primary and secondary texts 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the key terms and concepts at work in Shakespearean drama 4 Undertake basic research and apply it in an argument that engages in scholarly debate 5 Write logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments based on evidence 6 Use technologies relevant to the University learning environment 7 Work with others in the exploration of ideas and collectively negotiate solutions to problems University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 3, 5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 4, 6, 8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6, 7, 9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
7, 8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Primary Texts:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Othello
The Winter's Tale
King Henry V
Secondary Texts:
The New Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare
The Merchant of VeniceRecommended Resources
The Barr Smith Library Libguide for the course
Oxford English Dictionary (online)
Open Source Shakespeare (online)Online Learning
Relevant online learning resources to be provided throughout. All lectures recorded and available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
One formal lecture per week followed by a two-hour workshop with a variety of activities, such as exploration of key terms and concepts, textual analysis tasks, the 'translation' of passages into performance, and role play. Supported by online quizzes and activities.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will commit to the equivalent of 156 hours per semester.Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: Introduction, How to Read a Shakespeare Play
Week 2: A Midsummer Night's Dream #1
Week 3: Othello #1
Week 4: The Winter's Tale #1
Week 5: Henry V #1
Week 6: Staging, Key Terms and Concepts #1
Week 7: A Midsummer Night's Dream #2
Week 8: Othello #2
Week 9: The Winter's Tale #2
Week 10: King Henry V #2
Week 11: Key Terms and Concepts #2
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Online quizzes Summative Throughout the semester
20% 1, 3, 8 Textual analysis Formative and Summative Week 6 30% 1, 2, 6, 9 Essay Summative Week 10 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 Participation Formative and Summative Throughout the semester 10% 1, 2, 3, 7 Assessment Related Requirements
All written assessment tasks must be attempted in order to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Online quizzes: students will be required to complete 8 short online quizzes to test knowledge of all the set plays and set secondary resource - 20%
Textual analysis: students will be required to complete a textual analysis of a selected passage from one of the set plays of 1000 words - 30%
Research essay: students will be required to write a research essay of 2000 words on a set play other than the one chosen for the textual analysis assignment - 40%
Participation: students will be required to work with others in the lecture and workshop settings to answer and/or explore key terms and concepts quizzes and evaluate performance options -10%Submission
Online quizzes: answers submitted online
Written work: submission via Turnitin on MyUniCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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