ENGL3008

Shakespeare on Film

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

The course will consider a group of filmed versions of Shakespeare's plays in relation to the play texts from which they derive and in relation to film techniques and effects.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate
(1) a broad understanding of issues related to a set of Shakespeare texts, and to the adaptation of drama texts into film
(2) a detailed understanding of a group of culturally central Shakespeare texts
(3) core skills in written and oral communication, in textual and in visual-medium analysis.
Content * Reading and discussion of a group of Shakespeare play texts and associated secondary materials
* Viewing and comparative study of filmed versions of the texts and associated secondary materials
* General consideration of the adaptation of plays into film, bearing in mind the theatrical tradition of performance, staging and direction
* Detailed consideration of the impact of film techniques on the construction of meaning by audiences
Replacing Course(s) The course will be offered as an addition to those already available to students wishing to complete an English and Writing major or build up a minor sequence in those disciplines.

It should have no direct impact on course offerings by other Faculties or Schools.
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 20 units of English at 1000 level
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Laboratory
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 1 Written assignment (Research Portfolio) equivalent to 2000 words 40%
Essays / Written Assignments 1 Essay 2000 words 40%
Essays / Written Assignments 1 Essay 500 words 20%.
Other: (please specify) Students must submit all assessment items in order to complete the course.
Contact Hours Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ENGL3008