Shakespeare's Macbeth: From Saga to Screen
ENGL 305
Spring 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
THEA 310 |
A close reading of Shakespeare's play that will position the play in terms of its historical and political contexts and its relation to early modern discourses on the feminine, witchcraft, and the divinity of kings. We will begin with a consideration of the historical legends that constitute Shakespeare's "sources," then read the play slowly and closely, coupling our discussions with readings from the period, exploring how Shakespeare's contemporaries thought of the political and cultural issues raised in the play. We will then compare how our contemporaries have recast these concerns by comparing scenes from films of MACBETH from 1948 to the present. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENGL)(THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
MACBETH,ed. Caroll, with other critical and contemporary readings. Selections of film productions of the play
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Examinations and Assignments:
Frequent responses and/or quizzes, two papers, one presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will prepare presentations on notable screen productions of the play, considering performance as interpretation.
Contributes to fulfillment of ENGL major requirements: Lit Hist. 1, British Lit. |
| Instructor(s): Friedberg,Harris Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: SCIE74; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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