University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 22, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

ENG 633C - Topics in Shakespeare Studies

(3 units)
Reading and discussion of Shakespearean drama and poetry focused on a specific topic (e.g. gender, race, censorship, disguise, intertextuality, adaptation, or global reception).

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. write lucid, well-constructed arguments analyzing and interpreting texts. 
2. analyze literary works in their cultural and historical contexts. 
3. articulate the premises and assumptions of different critical approaches and apply them to Shakespeare’s works using literary-critical vocabulary. 
4. describe and analyze important ideas and stylistic features of Shakespeare’s works.
5. apply critical reading skills when interpreting, analyzing, discussing, and evaluating course texts. 


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