ENG20450

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate:

1. knowledge and critical understanding of a spectrum of Renaissance writings in different dramatic and poetic genres;

2. a sophisticated understanding of the way literature and history are mutually constituting in this period;

3. the ability to situate a range of Renaissance texts in their writing, reading, and performance contexts, showing how this deepens understanding of the texts;

4. the ability to critically analyse the language and practice of Renaissance drama and poetry;

5. thoughtful engagement with key critical and theoretical debates in the field.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will cover drama, poetry, and some prose. Plays will include Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, and Cary's The Tragedy of Mariam.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Successful completion of Literature in Context 1 is recommended for this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback post-assessment of short exercises. Optional individual essay feedback available to students in the following trimester.