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1
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On demand: Opening discussion of the structure and goals of the seminar. Introduction to the history of Shakespearean tragedy within the context of the early modern period.
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2
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Introduction to the first play, the context of popular constructivist historical representations of that began to appear from the beginning of the Elizabethan period. |
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3
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An exegetical examination of the properties of human values: loyalty, independence, rebellion as expressed in the early action and dialogues of the play. |
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4
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A look at pathology that precedes and follows acts of violence. |
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5
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Presentations with attendant discussions from Groups 1 and 2. |
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6
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Presentations with attendant discussions from Groups 3 and 4. |
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7
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Presentations with attendant discussions from Groups 5 and 6. |
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8
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Reading test. Performance groups meet to begin preparation. Presentation groups meet with the professor for evaluation. |
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9
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Introduction to second play, with a consideration of the nature of Shakespearean comedy and comedic forms as they developed during the early modern period. |
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10
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The following will be examined: The ethos of the ending and the returning from war. Gender politics and the rituals of love and marriage. Evil for evil's sake. |
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11
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A look at the structured language and other formalities of love negotiations. A look at how the plays uses mistaken identities: the Prince as go-between, Claudio and Benedick dupped, Don John thwarted. Groups 7 and 8 presentations. |
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12
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More love negotiations and tricks: Beatrice is duped, and Claudio is badly tricked. Also a study of the function of clowns in Shakespearean comedy. Groups 9 and 10 presentations. |
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13
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The dark side of comedy: Claudio engineers the public destruction of his bride to be at their wedding, Beatrice seeks revenge, the villains have statements made against them. |
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14
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Resolution of conflict: the dynamic and unsteady relationships between apology, forgiveness, and punishment. Claudio's repentance, Hero's rebirth, and Benedick and Beatrice swallow their pride. Performances from performance groups 1 and 2. |
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15
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Reports due. Final discussion about the differences between tragedy and comedy. Performance from performance groups 3 and 4. |
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Weekly readings with study questions |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
In class review of study questions |
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