ENAM0350A-S11
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.
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.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Axinn Center 100(AXN 100)
- Schedule:
- 8:40am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Timothy Billings Paul Monod
- Subject:
- English & American Literatures
- Department:
- English & American Literatures
- Division:
- Literature
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR HIS LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- HIST0350A-S11
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22013
- Subject Code:
- ENAM
- Course Number:
- 0350
- Section Identifier:
- A