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Apr 18, 2024
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ENGL 290 - Shakespearean Comedy and Social JusticeFC ARHU WINT
4 credits
Traditional comedy is a problem: its happy endings often superficial, exclusionary, and cruel. We first consider how Shakespeare himself has been a problem, appropriated to serve retrograde cultural values and white supremacy. Products of their time, Shakespeare’s comedies nonetheless resisted convention and emphasized injustice. As we explore how they grapple with misogyny, xenophobia, racism, and tyranny, we aim to illuminate our own moment. Our virtual classroom will value creativity, intellectual engagement, diverse voices, and action.
Prerequisites & Notes: Students should have completed a Writing Intensive course or gained Writing Certification in any course in the humanitites. Requirements can be waived with instructor consent.
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