ENG 250 - Introduction to Shakespeare

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: H3 905
This course will introduce students to selected works by William Shakespeare primarily, but not exclusively, his plays. Through a close study of a selection of Shakespeare’s sonnets and representative examples of Shakespeare’s histories, comedies, problem plays, tragedies and romances, students will be exposed to characteristic works of the English Renaissance and acknowledged masterpieces of English literature. Students will develop reading, thinking and writing skills through close analyses of these works. Satisfies humanities or literature requirement for transfer. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in ENG 101 or consent of department.