ENG 324 Shakespeare's Histories and Comedies
Explores Shakespeare's development as a writer of comedies and historical dramas. By studying plays representative of different phases in Shakespeare's career, students gain an appreciation of his growing mastery over the genre of comedy and historical plays. Attention is given to Shakespeare's development in plotting, characterization, and style from his early plays to the maturity of the high comedies. While this course primarily enables students to deal with the plays as literature, attention is also given to their nature as theatrical productions.
Prerequisite
Minimum 30 credit hours earned or permission of course instructor.