In the 16th and 17th Century English Drama course offered by Delhi University, students explore the major works of playwrights like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and John Webster. The curriculum focuses on understanding Renaissance tragedy and comedy, with themes of power, politics, love, and human flaws. Students also study the socio-political context of Elizabethan and Jacobean England, highlighting how drama evolved during this period.