Shakespeare and Social Justice (Cross-listed as THTR 410)

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Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing This course explores how Shakespeare’s plays can be mobilized as tools for social justice. Students will read a selection of Shakespeare’s plays, study their historical and performance contexts, and analyze several recent productions of those plays. Students are invited to harness the cultural capital of Shakespeare to create production concepts that address issues of social justice, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and environmental injustices.