Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThe arts can change perceptions, and knowledge of the classics has great potential to empower the diverse LMC community. We will study Shakespeare's drama, sonnets, film adaptations, staged adaptations, in-class performances. We will exchange points of view as we work together to develop our understanding of selected plays in the genres of romantic comedy, history, mixed-genre, tragedy, and romance. Through class and group discussion, writing assignments, creative assignments and stagings, the class shall explore the social, sexual, political, performative, and formal issues that these texts represent, and consider Shakespeare's development as a playwright. This course examines the classics in a way that welcomes all students regardless of background or perception of Shakespeare. The course aims to connect the modern experience of communities of color, BIPOC, and queer and trans folx with Shakespeare. 