Course Tittle: Greek/Classical Drama

Course Code: ENG-220

Credit Hours: 3

DESCRIPTION& OBJECTIVES

The course aims at introducing the Greek and Elizabethan drama to the students focusing upon the prescribed works as mentioned below. An attempt has been made to familiarize the students with major trends in dramatic art and popular themes dealt by the classical dramatists. The study will essentially focus upon the techniques of analyzing a play so as to enable students to carry out independent study of other works of the respective  ages which have not been included in the course.

RESEARCH PROJECT 

• Fate Vs. Will power in Oedipus Rex

• Reflection of Renaissance Spirit and Michiavellian Policy in Jew of Malta

• Ben Jonson’s theory of Humour and Comedy in Every Man in His Humour

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

Mid : 30

Sessionals:

• Project / Assignment: 10

• Presentation: 5

• Participation:  5

Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

As prescribed by the University of Sargodha regarding attendance, behavior and class management and performance. 

READINGS

• Haral Bloom, Blooms Guide on Sophocles Oedipus Rex

• Calderwood and Toliver (1976) Perspectives on Drama. OUP

• Sylan (1976)  The Elements of Drama. OUP

• McAlinder (1988)English Renaissance Tragedy. McMillan.

• Belsey (1985)  The Subject of Tragedy. Methuen.

• Bradbook (1973) The Growth and Structure of Elizabethan Comedy. CUP.

• Levin, H (1964)  The Over- Reacher, A Study of Christopher Marlowe. Beacon

• Kitto, H.D.F (1978) Greek Tragedy. Beacon.

• Jump, J (1991) Jew of Malta. Casebook Series. McMillan 

CONTENTS

1. Sophocles             Oedipus Rex

2. Christopher Marlow         Jew of Malta

3. Ben Johnson             Every Man in his Humour