Shakespeare

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Shakespeare FA1 (3) Topics vary by section. How did Shakespeare become a giant of literature? This course offers a sampling of masterpieces from Shakespeare's career, examining his artistic development in the context of the issues of his day. Students read comedies, histories, and tragedies, attending to the ways Shakespeare experimented with dramatic and poetic forms and engage in analysis and interpretation by writing critical essays. Rotating topics include Shakespeare and politics, philosophy, religion, theatrical history and performance, as well as his cultural and artistic legacy. AU Core Habits of Mind: Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic.