Shakespeare
Durham
Liberal Arts::English
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 30
Term:
Spring 2024
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Full Term (01/23/2024
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05/06/2024)
CRN:
52490
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
An introduction to the main periods of Shakespeare's playwriting career, addressing representative works from each of the genres in which he wrote (tragedy, comedy, history, romance). We will discuss such matters as a Renaissance theater architecture and performance conventions, Shakespeare's poetic language, the representation of women, commoners and minorities on stage, royal power and court politics, love, sex, religion, and revenge. Live and filmed performances will be included as available.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 401 or ENGL 401H
Equivalent(s):
ENGL 657H
Instructors:
Douglas Lanier
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2024 | 5/6/2024 | MW | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | HS 240 |
| Final Exam5/10/2024 | 5/10/2024 | F | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | HS 240 |
