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ENGL 048: Introduction to Shakespeare

Course Description

This course provides overviews of the historical and political events of Shakespeare's age, the religious and philosophical ideas of the Early Modern period, and modern critical approaches to Shakespeare's works. In addition, students in this course have the opportunity to evaluate and critically analyze a selection of Shakespeare's major plays and poetry.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: ENGL 001A

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: C. Humanities
  • CSU GE: Area C - Arts and Humanities: C2- Humanities
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 3 - Arts and Humanities: 3B- Humanities
Last Updated 7/19/23