ENG 201 - Introduction to Shakespeare: 1587-1600

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Surveys selected early (1587-1600) Shakespearean works, emphasizing dramatic structure, characterization, imagery and theme. Uses critical essays to explore these plays and poems to provide background on the nature of the different genres of Shakespeare’s works including at least one example from each of these genres: comedies, tragedies, histories, and sonnets, and covering a minimum of six plays.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121; or WR 115 or higher, with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.