ENGL 305Shakespeare At the Movies

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This class focuses on the structure, language, genre and dramatic form of five of Shakespeare's plays in the chronological order in which he wrote them for the stage. The course centers on close readings of the plays and critical engagement with the issues they raise, putting them in their historical context as well as our own. We will also look at the plays in relation to the social and political tensions of Shakespeare's time. Film performances are viewed to enhance the engagement with and understanding of the written plays.