ENG 201 - Shakespeare’s Early and Middle Works

3.00 credits

Explores the development of Shakespeare’s art and contribution to literature, culture, and the English language with a focus on histories, tragedies, comedies, and non-dramatic poetry prior to 1602. Students will read and view four or more plays and selected non-dramatic poetry in order to introduce the study of Shakespeare’s dramatic techniques, character development, and language. The works are chosen to reflect a broad range of patterns, themes, and genres. Recommended prior coursework: ENG 104, ENG 105, and ENG 106. Prerequisite: WRI 121.