Shakespeare Studies (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

The minor in Shakespeare Studies allows additional study within the humanities and arts that surround the works of William Shakespeare. Given the unique connection between the university and the Utah Shakespeare Festival the minor works to capitalize on this connection bolstering an inventive way of approaching the study of this work. Students investigate adjacent fields of study of History, English, and Theatre which comprise the influence and backdrop of these plays. The minor strives for a common focus within the core courses and encourages engagement through multiple forms of participation in live performance. It also allows more focused study based on the student’s goals within the electives. Students interested in the time and plays of Shakespeare regardless of major are encouraged to investigate the minor.

Shakespeare Studies Minor Curriculum (18 Credits)

Required Courses (9 Credits)

THEA 1303 - Shakespeare Unbound 3 Credit(s)
THEA 2303 - Shakespeare’s Plays 3 Credit(s)
THEA 3733 - Dramaturgy 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following:

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4210 - Literary History 3 Credit(s) (TOPIC: Renaissance Drama)
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare: [TOPIC] 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4540 - Medieval England 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4550 - Early Modern England 3 Credit(s)
THEA 1713 - Script Analysis 3 Credit(s)
THEA 2711 - Play Reading 1 Credit(s)
THEA 3033 - Acting III: Shakespeare 3 Credit(s)
THEA 3131 - Professional Aspects of Theatre 1-3 Credit(s) (Due to variable topics, requires approval of Department Chair to count towards minor)
THEA 3713 - Theatre History: The Classic Theatre 3 Credit(s)
THEA 4153 - Acting V: Classical II 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Shakespeare plays through history, text, and performance.
Develop skills in the practice of intellectual inquiry, in the analysis and synthesis of cultural knowledge, and in the part of performance.
Gain an understanding of the historical contexts in which Shakespeare wrote his plays with an appreciation for how those plays were performed and received.
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences through on-going oral and written presentations.