Module 1: Introduction to Non-Formal Education

The contact hours will be in the form of a day seminar.

The general aim is to apply an interdisciplinary approach to Shakespeare, bringing together literature, philosophy and psychology.
After a general introduction to Shakespeare as an author in a particular socio-cultural context, themes of political philosophy will be analysed in one particular play as a case. Following this, in an interactive style, participants will be helped to integrate these themes in a reading of their own personal life story and their current situation.

The reading/study hours and the assessment will then aim to further enhance the competences, skills, and knowledge.

MQF/EQF: 4
ECTS Value: 1
Duration:
Contact Hours: 6
Self-Study Hours: 16
Assessment Hours: 3

Learning Outcomes:

Competencies
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
a) appreciate the multifaceted and inter-disciplinary aspects of a Shakespearean text without supervision.
b) find relevance in literature for one’s life.
c) encounter the author and his/her context in a co-created story and characters.
d) write personal reflections integrating formal input (contact hours or self-study).

Knowledge
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
a) a general understanding of Shakespeare’s historical and socio-cultural context.
b) a few concepts of political philosophy.
c) a few basic psychological notions.

Skills
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
a) to integrate theoretical concepts from philosophy and psychology into one’s understanding of self.
b) to write a reflective journal.

Mode of Delivery

The module/award will consist of a day seminar with 3 sessions:

1) Lecture followed by discussion: General introduction to Shakespeare;
2) Lecture followed by discussion: Philosophical and political themes in one play as a case.
3) Interactive workshop: Reflecting the philosophical and political themes in our personal life.

All 3 parts may include the use of digital presentations, and ample time for interactive discussion and questions.

Assessment

There will be 2 optional methods of assessment. The participants will choose and apply for the method of assessment at the end of the seminar during which all the necessary explanations are given.

Method 1:
a. Participation in a play (30%) together with journal entries (40%), and
b. a short written final reflection (c.500 words), incorporating extra readings (30%).

Method 2:
a. A written assignment (c.2000 words) incorporating the various elements learned during the contact hours, the extra readings, and personal reflection. (100%)

For both methods, the overall pass mark is 50%.

Nb. For method 1, the overall mark will determine pass or fail, even if a participant fails in one of the two parts.
Both parts of method 1, the overall mark of method 1, and the assignment of method 2 are graded according to the following table:

A=85 -100
B=70 – 84
C=51 – 69
D=46 – 50
E=40 – 45
F=(marks under 39) Fail