BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0122 Shakespeare and Contemporary Performance Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Objectives: This course brings together performance studies, cultural theory, modern theatre history and a detailed study of Shakespearean text to give students the fullest possible understanding of how Shakespeare works today. Students will have the opportunity to explore, in depth, how Shakespeare’s texts are adapted to stage.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- To develop a literary perspective and the ability to understand Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.

2- To be able to develop critical thinking/writing skills, i.e., the ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and evaluate literary material.

3- To study specific topics (specific play) in an in-depth manner.

4- To set the works studied in their social, cultural, and political contexts.

5- To improve their ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude.

6- To understand how actors, directors and adaptors make live theatre from raw material.

7- To understand how critics make sense of and write about performances.

8- To learn how a Shakespearean text is adapted for an actual performance.

Course Content

Detailed study of Shakespeare’s plays and analysis of spcecific performances.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course. Review of general concepts (renaissance, reform…)
2) 16th century England The Tudors, Queen Elizabeth, Literature and art in the 16th century
3) Life and works of Shakespeare. His life, works, general characteristics of his works, common themes (from selected texts), his tragedies, comedies and historical plays.
4) Shakespeare’s Tragedies Terms related to tragedy (tragic hero, tragic flaw…) Close reading - Hamlet...
5) Hamlet:morality, corruption, ambition, action—madness Reading - Hamlet
6) Hamlet Viewing parts of two film adaptations of Hamlet: Laurence Olivier’s 1948 version and Kenneth Branagh’s 1997 version
7) Shakespeare the Poet What is a sonnet? The “ Young Man” and the “Dark Lady” Themes: Art, immortality, time, death
8) Review
9) Guest lecturer - discussion of one of the plays we've watched.
10) One of Shakespeare's tragedies (Macbeth, Othello or Merchant of Venice) Reading
11) Continue analyzing the play (tragedy).
12) Shakespeare’s Comedies Theme Appearance and Reality How Shakespeare constructes a complex orchestration between different characters and between appearance and reality and how he uses this pattern to comment on a variety of human foibles. Selected readings from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Reading - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
13) A Midsummer Night’s Dream continued...
14) Shakespeare’s Fools: The wisdom of Shakespeare’s fools.
15) Final Exam
16) Final Sınavı

Sources

Course Notes: Shakespeare'in seçilen 3 oyunu Shakespeare yazar ve eserleri - Stanley Wells Shakespeare in Production: Whose History? H.R. Coursen The Shakespearean Stage 1574-1642 – Andrew Gurr Articles – depending on the plays being discussed that semester
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 2 10
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 2 10
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 15
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 15
Total Workload 98

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 3
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 3
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 3