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ENGL 802AE - Shakespeare as Cultural Icon
This course examines the ways in which Shakespeare has been used as a national and international icon, both to maintain institutionalized power and to serve as a resistance point for underprivileged groups. We trace this fundamental paradox through the cultural reception of four popular, contested plays in the Shakespeare canon. Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 802AE or ENGL 410AE. 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination English and Creative Writing Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate

ENGL 802AE - Shakespeare as Cultural Icon

This course examines the ways in which Shakespeare has been used as a national and international icon, both to maintain institutionalized power and to serve as a resistance point for underprivileged groups. We trace this fundamental paradox through the cultural reception of four popular, contested plays in the Shakespeare canon. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 802AE or ENGL 410AE.*
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 TO 3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination

English and Creative Writing Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Graduate

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