ID | 2151 |
Course ID | EES88QSL |
Course Name | Shakespearean lit eng8 |
Years Active | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Terms Active | 2 |
On Course Selection Form | Yes |
Course Placement | No |
Special Permission Course | No |
Credits Awarded | 1.0 |
Retakeable | No |
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Additional Information for Course Exceptions Required? | No |
Description | While we will read, discuss and analyze the plays of Shakespeare in a traditional manner, this class will primarily center around performance. And while it is great to understand and analyze Shakespeare's characters and language, we do feel your understanding of his plays can be deepened by being on your feet, reading lines aloud, and acting out key scenes. Consequently, while students should expect significant reading and writing assignments, much of the work this semester will be done in class. Through read-outs, recitations, small group assignments and full-length performances, we will have lots of fun bringing the works of Shakespeare to life. Furthermore, we do want you to take risks and to move out of your comfort zone in this course. Therefore, it is imperative that this environment feels supportive and encouraging - especially for those of us who are shy and might have some stage fright. Consequently, building a strong, fun and creative classroom community is essential to achieving this. Essential Questions: Here are some of the core questions we will be asking of the plays throughout the term:
Reading List: In any given term, we cover a minimum of four Shakespeare plays. These plays will cover the different genres in the Shakespearean canon (romantic comedy, tragedy, history, and late romances). Also, since this class is performance based, we will go see an actual production of at least one of his plays. For example, in the spring of 2016, we read The Tempest and also saw a British production of it at St. Ann’s Warehouse. So, expect at least one theater trip a term. A lot of the play chosen in any given term, depends on what is being performed on Broadway during that particular semester. Here is a sample of the plays we have covered in the past.
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Syllabus | There is no syllabus listed |