We will study five representative plays of Shakespeare’s career in conjunction with film adaptations of the works. The five plays are The Taming of the Shrew, Richard II, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, and The Winter’s Tale. Class time includes film screenings and post-screening discussions. Requirements: a quiz after each play studied (the best 4 out of 5 scores will be counted), a final exam, two written papers, and i-clicker participation (an i-clicker is required on the first day of class).

Note: There is also a required film screening scheduled for R 500-650 in GIRV 1004.