Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' with Thomas Middleton's 'Women Beware Women'

Recognise some of the principal features of Jacobean drama
Analyse though close reading the language of the plays
Compare and contrast Shakespeare and Middleton as Jacobean dramatists
Grasp the structure and meaning of some of the most densely argued speeches written by Shakespeare.

You will need copies of the Arden edition of Measure for Measure and
the New Mermaid edition of Women Beware Women . Otherwise there are no costs.

Both plays will be read in full, with the tutor leading the discussion scene by scene and everybody given the opportunity to contribute. You will be expected to read in advance that portion of the play assigned to each session. Further reading, of critical and biographical texts, will be suggested as the course proceeds.