Shakespeare
Durham
Liberal Arts::English
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 30
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
16140
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:
Rachel Trubowitz
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | HS 107 |
Additional Course Details:
This is a required course for all English Teaching majors.
This course satisfies the 'Literature Before 1800'/Pre0-1800 requirement for English, English Literature, English: TBD, English/Journalism, English/Law 3+3 Majors.
Booklist
| Book | Details |
|---|---|
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NORTON SHAKESPEARE-W/ACCESS
3RD 16
by GREENBLATT
Required
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NORTON SHAKESPEARE-VOL.1+2-W/ACCESS
3RD 16
by GREENBLATT
Required
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