SHS 338 - Shakespeare in Popular Culture

4 credits
Explores the manifestations of Shakespeare’s work in contemporary media, as well as its roots in the popular and folk culture of Shakespeare’s time. It examines questions of cultural capital and expression through theoretical and critical readings and extensive examples from film, theater, music, and television, as well as digital, transmedia, and participatory culture. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): SHS 200 /TA 200 /ENG 200 or SHS/TA 236. (Cross-listed with TA 338.