Shakespeare on the Page, Stage and Online

Three credits · Undergraduate

In its first printing, Hamlet’s famous speech runs “To be, or not to be, Ay there’s the point.” This course explores how Shakespeare’s plays make meaning in different material and digital contexts: in print and manuscript, in performance on stage and screen, and online. Topics covered will include the history of printing Shakespeare’s works, their early reception, current editorial practices, and how that informs performances of Shakespeare’s plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 111 or equivalent. Three credits.