Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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HIST 0350

Shakespeare and History

Shakespeare and History (Pre-1800)
In this course, students will explore a selection of Shakespeare's history plays (plus one tragedy and one comedy) alongside the chief issues of Tudor and Stuart history. The professors will employ a fully cross-disciplinary approach to literature and history laying equal stress on Shakespeare's plays and the cultural, political, and religious questions of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Topics will include the Reformation, the cult of Elizabeth, witchcraft, domestic life, urban London, and the English empire. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR HIS LIT
Equivalent Courses:
ENAM 0350 *

Sections

Spring 2011

HIST0350A-S11 Lecture (Billings, Monod)