| Unit name | Approaches to Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENGL10004 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. James |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
This unit is normally only available to students with an A in English at A- level |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will examine a number of works, drawn from the range of Shakespeare's dramatic and non-dramatic writing. Together with detailed study of specific works, attention will be paid to major critical issues affecting the reading of Shakespeare, including the status of the text, historical and literary contexts, theatrical convention and production, critical reception and response. Theoretical approaches considered may include new historicism, feminism, and psychoanalysis.
