ENG 202 - Introduction to Shakespeare: 1600-1616

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Surveys selected Shakespearean tragedies, comedies, histories, and selected poetry written in the later part of his career (1600-1616) emphasizing dramatic structure, characterization, imagery, and theme. Uses critical essays to explore these plays and poems and to provide background on the nature of the different genres of Shakespeare’s works. Includes readings from at least one example of each of these genres: comedy, tragedy, history, and sonnets, and covers 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.