We will study representative plays written during the reign of Elizabeth I: Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry IV (Part 1), Twelfth Night, and Hamlet. These plays are chosen not only because they cover a wide range of genres--from savage farce and romantic comedy to tragedy and hybrid varieties in between--but also because they powerfully dramatize such a wide range of human experiences.  They also represent masterpieces of storytelling in the medium of theatre that continue their lives in on-going and evolving performances.Viewing and analysis of contemporary performances and films will thus be integrated into the work of the course. At the same time, we will engage with contemporary scholarship by those who grapple, as women, people of color, and as members of the LGTBQ+ community, with Shakespeare's legacy.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: None.

Instructor: Cain

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

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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