Title: SHAKESPEARE

PRQ:

Through lecture, discussion, student papers, the course aims to introduce selected works of England’s greatest writer, William Shakespeare, to demonstrate what a towering genius he is and to show that his work is highly enjoyable [indeed FUN]. The primary focus will be the close reading of select plays and some of the sonnets, and an assessment of reactions to Shakespeare.

1. compulsory attendance for the full duration of the class time and the complete course; 2. a comprehensive mid-term and final (open book) examination; 3. approximately seven quizzes or short papers (in class and take home) including viewing videos of the plays and writing on them. Some of these involve group work (NO extensions); 4. following the class schedule. This means READING carefully the complete text being studied; 5. constructive in-class participation; 6. successful completion of several brief assignments [NO extensions]; 7. NB: All work must be the students own and sources acknowledged. Any suspicion of PLAGIARISM (Internet included) will immediately receive a failing grade. No extensions or late papers allowed.  8. No cell phones or other electronic devices.

Twelfth Night; Henry V; Hamlet; Measure for Measure; The Tempest; Selected Sonnets.