ENGL 240 - Shakespeare

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

Study of some representative comedies, histories, and tragedies. Zoltán Márkus.

Topic for 2026/27a: Introduction to Shakespeare Studies. This course offers an introduction to the study of Shakespeare through the discussion of six Shakespeare plays: Titus Andronicus, Richard III, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, Othello and The Winter’s Tale. By situating these plays in the cultural and historical contexts in which they were written and performed, we are able to appreciate significant differences as well as intriguing continuities between early 17th century and early 21st century interpretations and representations regarding race, gender, and sexuality. Moreover, by examining these plays in production both on the stage and on the screen, we try to determine their current meanings and cultural significance. To attain this second crucial aim, we view and discuss stage productions as well as film adaptations of our plays. Zoltan Markus.

Not open to students who have taken ENGL 241.

This course satisfies either the REGS requirement or the pre-1800 requirement for the English major.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS