In our course we will focus on Shakespeare’s plays as words on the pages of books and as dramatic scripts that directors, actors, and others bring to life in theaters and on TV and film screens. We will study Richard II, a history play; two comedies, Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It; and Hamlet, a tragedy. All four were written during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. We’ll conclude with Measure for Measure, a comedy, dark comedy, or problem play. It was written early in the reign of King James I, who came to the throne in 1603. We’ll think about the continuities and changes in Shakespeare’s powerful and passionate writing as the nation moved from Elizabeth to James.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video; LL - Language and Literature

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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