ENGL 235 - shakespeare: Tragedies And Histories

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

(formerly same course as THA 235) 3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101. This transfer level course studies the works of William Shakespeare, focusing on a minimum of five representative plays (tragedies and histories), with emphasis upon their structure, linguistic artistry, and significance. Attention is given both to the historical context (Shakespeare's life; the philosophical, aesthetic, cultural, and sociological realities of the Renaissance; and the conventions of the Elizabethan/Jacobean theatre), in addition to the relevance of Shakespeare's work to today's audiences. The course includes extensive critical reading and analytical writing.(CSU, UC, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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