Module: Shakespeare & The English Renaissance

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Shakespeare & The English Renaissance
Module Code	EL201X
School	67
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Kit Fryatt Semester 2: Kit Fryatt Autumn: Kit Fryatt
Module Teachers	Gearoid O'Flaherty Kit Fryatt
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions and preoccupations of both Shakespearean and Jacobean drama.
2. Describe how Shakespeare innovated conventions of language and genre.
3. Articulate an awareness of selected critical approaches to Shakespeare’s writing.
4. Recognise links between text and performance.
5. Communicate a critical response to stage and/or film production of some of the prescribed plays.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent Study	103	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

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