Shakespeare: comedy and errors

From pratfalls to Freudian slips, errors have been seen as a source of humour from time immemorial. We look at the connection between mistakes, jests and happy endings in 'Comedy of Errors', 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' and 'Twelfth Night'. This course will be taking a break week on 01/06/2012.

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Key course information

Dates
20/04/12 - 29/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
11 weeks

Time
10:15 - 12:15

Fees
Full fee: £100
Senior fee: £56
Concession: £27

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT13

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The connection between humour, comedy and errors in these three of Shakespeare’s plays.

What topics will we cover?

Shakespeare’s methods, structure, poetry, rhetoric, dramaturgy and how they are expressive of the themes of error within the context of comedy.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Show you understand how Shakespeare achieves his effects
Show you understand what the relevance and implications are of this particular theme to his plays and his time.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You will need an enthusiasm for reading and discussing a range of texts in large and small groups. You will be willing and able to do some reading and preparation outside the class. You will be interested in listening to, and learning from, the responses of other students to the work discussed. You will have a commitment to developing your analytical skills.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Class is run seminar style in which all are included in lively discussions guided by the tutor. You will need to read the plays outside class to follow and participate in the discussions of them in class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Students are requested to buy or borrow copies of all three assigned texts (Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night) and to bring the relevant play to class according to the syllabus.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.