| Detailed Course Description: English 315 Course Description: William Shakespeare is thought of as one of the greatest writers in all world literature. This is partly because of his deep understanding of the complexities of human nature. But it is also because of his extraordinary skill with language and the demands of his theatre. He is a great artist in both word and dramatic action. And though he is an artist for all time, he is also very much a man of his world. So it is necessary for us to study the theatre, the history, and the world view of his Elizabethan and Jacobean era. The course will focus on Shakespeare’s language, his plots, his characterization, as well as the political, ethical, and psychological issues his plays address.
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