Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteEligibility for college-level composition, ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100 or equivalent. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2Description(Prerequisite: Eligibility for college-level composition, ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100 or equivalent.) This survey covers representative plays from the course of Shakespeare's career, focusing on examples of history plays, comedies, and tragedies. May also include some sonnets. Lectures focus on analysis of the plays' language and cultural context, and discussions consider themes, characters, and dramatic structure. Students analyze and compare selected works for thematic content and express their understanding through written responses, examinations, presentations, and discussion. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3, Cal-GETC Area 3B (formerly AA/AS Areas C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area 3B)Usually HeldTue Thu 9:30am–11:00am 