ENL 3334 - Spring 2025 - Akman

This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major works of William Shakespeare, exploring both the artistry and cultural significance of his texts. Through close reading and analysis of Shakespeare’s early modern verse and prose, students will gain a better understanding of the language and literary forms of his writing. In addition to this, by watching modern renditions of plays, whether on stage or on screen, we will try to understand the relationship between a textual interpretation and performance. Concomitantly, we will explore how the medium of adaptation reshapes the meaning, tone and cultural relevance of his works. This is a discussion based class, so students will be expected to engage actively with each weekly reading and contribute to discussions.

This class satisfies the requirement for coursework in Pre-1800 distribution.