Section outline
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Course Description:
The students of English Department should be able to appreciate the plays written by William Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist of the world. The knowledge of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy will enable students to understand intricate human thoughts and relationships.
Course Objectives:
- To familiarize students with some important plays of William Shakespeare.
- To provide them with a deep understanding of Shakespeare’s tragedies and comedies.
- To facilitate the development of independent critical thinking.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and explain the characteristics of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy.
- Demonstrate role play of a character or characters.
- Produce a critical appreciation of the characters by analyzing their roles in the play
- Evaluate Shakespeare’s plays critically and creatively in the context of contemporary
world.
- To facilitate the development of independent critical thinking.
Course Contents:
The Merchant of Venice
As You Like It
Hamlet
Macbeth - To familiarize students with some important plays of William Shakespeare.