Shakespeare on Film
ENGL 254
Spring 2008 not offered
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Through close analysis of filmed versions of Shakespeare's plays, this course will examine a variety of critical and interpretive issues that have defined contemporary Shakespeare studies (including the politics of reception, questions of textual editing, historiography, and the representation of sexuality, gender, and race). While no prior study of Shakespeare is requisite, students may want to familiarize themselves with the plays we will study beforehand, since a great deal of time will be devoted to analyzing films. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| 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 Major Requirement for: (FILM-MN) |
Major Readings:
Franco Zeffirelli's and Sam Taylor's TAMING OF THE SHREW
Orson Welles' and Oliver Parker's OTHELLO
Lawrence Olivier's HAMLET and HENRY V
Kenneth Branagh's HENRY V
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short papers, including formal film-analyses, on-line exercises, class presentations, and a final take-home exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
In addition to reading and written assignments, students are required to attend film screenings on Sunday nights. This course meets the English Department's pre-1800 requirement. |
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