Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - ENGL 310 D100

Studies in Early Modern Literature to 1660 (4)

Class Number: 4637

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2018
    Sat, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The study of non-Shakespearean Early Modern Literature. May be defined by genre, theme, or author.

COURSE DETAILS:

Before Shakespeare  

This course will look at the dramatists that shaped Elizabethan drama before (and slightly after) Shakespeare began to write plays. We’ll study the single most popular play of the period, The Spanish Tragedy, and most of the works of Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare’s great predecessor and collaborator. We’ll also read Lyly’s gender-bending play Galatea and students will be invited to attend a workshop of that play conducted by members of Bard on the Beach in November.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

To understand the professional theatre of early modern England, especially in the formative years of the 1580s and early 90s. 

Grading

  • Participation/presentation 15%
  • First essay 25%
  • Second essay 35%
  • Exam 25%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Marlowe, Christopher. The Complete Plays. Eds Frank Romany and Robert Lindsey. Penguin Classics  

Kyd, Thomas. The Spanish Tragedy. Eds Andrew Gurr and J. R. Mulryne. Methuen.  

Lyly, John. Galatea. Ed. Leah Scragg. Manchester UP.  

Department Undergraduate Notes:

IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.

For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.

Registrar Notes:

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