Dr. Michael Bryson
ST 832 (Office Hours W 3:30-6:30)
818-677-5695
michael.bryson@csun.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore five of Shakespeare's tragedies, along with a selection of sonnets and one comedy for a look at how the comic structures can also drive tragic outcomes .

EVALUATION METHOD: Midterm exam, final exam.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Midterm: A series of short essay responses to questions I will distribute. The midterm will be distributed at the end of week 4's class period and will be due at the beginning of week 5's class period

Final: A series of short essay responses to questions I will distribute.The final will be due by 5 PM on August 18th by email (no physical submissions of finals). In your email subject line, put English 417 final, and make sure your name is on your paper, especially if using a non-CSUN address.

READING LIST: Complete Pelican Shakespeare

Statement on Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism is a serious offense that will be treated seriously. Please read the CSUN policy here.

Weekly Preview

Week One—Introductions, selected sonnets, Two Gentlemen of Verona
Week Two—Romeo and Juliet
Week Three—Othello
Week Four—Hamlet (Midterm distributed in class, to be due at beginning of class, week Five)
Week Five—King Lear
Week Six—Macbeth (Final distributed in class, due via email by 5PM 8/18)

Final due 5 PM August 18 (via email attachment--no physical submissions)