We will study a selection of Shakespeare's plays, along with additional primary and secondary texts (cultural and critical) that help compose the intertextual discursive constellation of what has commonly been termed "Shakespeare." We will, through reading and discussion, focus on the production of domestic space and gender roles and how these are juxtaposed to public space.
In addition, because our department is based on the English Studies model, this course is structured to promote an awareness of the theoretical discussions taking place within the field of English Studies, as well a knowledge of the historical and social contexts that produced the specific literary texts we will be studying.
Finally, this is an upper division course. As such, while you are not expected to have a wide
knowledge of the subject area, you are expected to have the reading, writing, and analytical skills appropriate to an upper division student. I also expect an amount of work reasonable to such a level, regardless of whether or not the student is an English major.
Format of the Course:
1) social and historical contexts
2) analysis of specific literary texts
3) writing assignments and research project
4) exams
5) collaborative work
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