ENGL 141B

Shakespop: Shakespeare and Popular Culture

The works of William Shakespeare circulate in our culture in a wide variety of ways - in music, art, dance, film, television, advertising, management manuals, self-help books, etc. sometimes staying close to the original texts and at other times barley skimming the surface for cultural capital. This course will examine the dynamic relationships between Shakespeare in its diverse forms and popular culture by examining various instances of Shakespearean appropriation and adaptation. Themes include Shakespeare in Love, War, Business, and Youth Culture.

Units: 3.0