Although representative number plays from three major dramatists (Marlow, Shakespeare, and Jonson) are to studied in detail, references to earlier drama, especially the Greek and the Medieval drama, will be included in classroom discussions and lectures. Selection of plays may vary. Students will be expected to write about the characters, plots, and themes of the selected plays.

Text:(We Recommend The Norton Critical Edition)
Kyd, T. The Spanish Tragedy.
Marlowe. Doctor Faustus.
Shakespeare, W. The Merchant of Venice.
Shakespeare, W. The Tempest.
Shakespeare, W. Henry IV Part I.
Shakespeare, W. Hamlet.
Shakespeare, W. King Lear.
Shakespeare, W. Macbeth.
Shakespeare, W. Othello.
Shakespeare, W. Taming of the Shrew.
Shakespeare, W. A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Jonson, Ben. Every Man in His Humour.
Jonson, Ben. The Alchemist.
Jonson, Ben. Volpone.

• Administrator: Dr. Ali Abureesh
• Course creator: Dr. Ali Abureesh
• Teacher: Dr. Mukhtar Chaudhary