| 1 | Introduction to Othello. Shakespeare's sources |
| 2 | Act I Comic elements. The evocation of Venice and its government. |
| 3 | continued |
| 4 | Act II Understanding Iago |
| 5 | Act II Cyprus and the sea |
| 6 | Act III The pathology of jealousy in Othello |
| 7 | Act III Understanding Desdemona |
| 8 | Act IV The visit of the senators. The clash between private passions and public responsibilities |
| 9 | Act IV Othello as an outsider |
| 10 | Act V |
| 11 | continued |
| 12 | The language of the play |
| 13 | The time scheme of the play |