THE 212 - Shakespeare’s Plays

Semester Hours: 4

An introductory course in the drama and stagecraft of the undisputed Titan of English literature, William Shakespeare. Students will analyze and discuss Shakespeare’s achievement in poetic and theatrical presentations of popular stories for the Elizabethan stage. The syllabus will draw from five to six plays, ranging from comedy to history play to tragedy to romance, and lessons may incorporate screenings of notable films, stage, and TV productions, in their entirety or choice selections. Meets Humanity and Culture Intellectual Perspective requirement (HC).

Intellectual Perspective: HC