0504-455 - Shakespeare:Comedy

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

In this course students will study Shakespeare's festive comedies as well as his controversial historical plays. Through class discussion, interactive activities, and examination of film, students will develop strategies both to investigate the literary and theatrical power of these works as well as to consider their cultural presence in both contemporary American culture and Shakespeare's England. Particular attention will be devoted to Shakespeare in performance, and students may have the opportunity to engage creatively with the plays. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; the theatre arts minor; and as an affiliated course in the women and gender studies minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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