Shakespeare Studies
What is the Shakespeare Studies minor?
Shakespeare Studies focuses on the production of Shakespeare’s plays and their cultural impact over the past four centuries. An interdisciplinary field, Shakespeare Studies connects the playwright and his work to the culture of Renaissance England: political and social history, science, religion, geography, the arts. The Shakespeare Studies minor draws on the resources of seven academic departments and programs, the 10,000-volume Margery Bailey Renaissance Collection, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
What majors go well with Shakespeare Studies?
Theater Arts, History, and English are typical majors of students who minor in Shakespeare Studies. But if you’re really interested in Shakespeare, you’ll find meaningful connections to your major course of study even in such fields as anthropology, biology, communication, international studies, music, or philosophy.
What use is a minor in Shakespeare Studies?
The Shakespeare Studies minor is a way to engage in genuinely interdisciplinary study during your four years here, taking fullest advantage of unique area resources such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It also offers a head start toward a graduate school specialization and/or a career in such fields as arts management, theater education, dramaturgy, teaching, etc.
How do I minor in Shakespeare Studies?
Start by taking a lower-division core course such Shakespeare Studies 236 (“Introduction to Shakespeare Studies”) or English 201/202 (“Shakespeare”) or an elective such as Film Studies 236 (“Shakespeare on Film”). You don’t have to begin with “Introduction to Shakespeare Studies.” Contact Dr. Alan Armstrong, Director, for advice.
What courses should I take?
Eventually you’ll need to take a minimum of six courses (23 credits) chosen from the following list:
Required core (12 credits)
Introduction to Shakespeare Studies (ShS 236)
Shakespeare (Eng 201 or 202)
Studies in Shakespeare (Eng/TA 436)
Electives (11 credits = any three courses below)
Italian Renaissance Art (ArtH 431)
Shakespeare (Eng 201 or 202)
Major Figures in Literature (Eng 448/548)
Topics in Drama (Eng 458/558)
Studies in Shakespeare (Eng/TA 436)
Shakespeare on Film (Flm 236)
English History (Hst 305)
History of Music (Mus 360)
Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1600 (Hst 427)
Period Styles II (TA 451)
Drama in Western Culture (TA 467)
