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Assignments
A.
Interpretation Through
Film Assignment You will be filming a
brief interpretative sketch (3 -5 minutes) in which you
interpret an important element of Twelfth Night,
Midsummer Night's Dream, or The Taming of the
Shrew.
This project will include a written analysis of your own
work and a brief in class presentation of the sketch and
analysis.
B.
Formal Essay.
The final major assignment of the term will be a
traditional literary essay with a prospectus, a first
draft, and a final draft required. The final paper
(6-8 pages) will compare and contrast two plays by focusing on
related
themes. Topics will be open including analyses of the
Blackfriars' performance or of films.
C.
Informal Writing and Participation.
There will be some informal written work in and outside
of class, and your active participation in this class is
essential to its--and your--success.
D.
Midterm.
The midterm
will cover Twelfth Night, Midsummer Night's Dream, and
The Taming of the Shrew as well as information on the early
modern theater and culture.
E. Final
exam.
50% of the final exam is cumulative and 50% will be on the work we
have done since midterm. It will take place on
Tuesday, May 13th at 1 pm.
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