Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Studies Shakespeare'sdramatic art through his treatment of character,theme, form, and structure. Readings include earlyand later tragedies, comedies, histories, and nondramaticworks. Includes focus on Shakespeare as arepresentative of Elizabethan England. Papers requiredon topics such as biographical materials, dramaticcompanies, theatres, sources, criticism. NOTE: May beused as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannotbe taken in lieu of required literature courses.