ENG 205 - Shakespeare

Institution:

Washington County Community College

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Description:

This course focuses on Shakespeare, the working playwright, whose work has remained in production for 400 years because it appeals to everyone-not just scholars and philosophers. The class will study five plays as actors do: by listening to professional recordings of performances while following along with print texts. A discussion session following each listening/reading experience will examine the people, the actions, and the ideas of the plays with an emphasis on the similarities between Shakespeare's world and our own. Students will respond to the plays with discussions and informal presentations. Students will read one of the Shakespeare 1-800-210-6932 123 biographies and participate in a discussion concerning his life and the differing views of it presented by the biographers. No special background in Shakespeare is necessary. Students must come to the class with a willingness to open themselves to the Shakespearean experience.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wccc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 454-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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