EN-220 Shakespeare: Stage and Film
This course introduces students to the plays of Shakespeare and enhances their understanding by blending his verse with on-screen performances. Students study representative plays from each period of Shakespeare's career, including histories, tragedies, and comedies. Through close analysis of these plays, both on the page and on screen, students develop an appreciation of the richness of Shakespeare's work. Students also explore how filmmakers create visual performances out of dramatic literature. The course also examines how Shakespeare's plays reflect the history, values, social structure, and modes of expression of the time.
Credits
3