Description: The fourth installment of Memoria Press' English course of study. A one semester course.
Suggested Age: Grades10 and up
Prerequisites: Completion of two years of high school English
Required Course Texts: Henry V, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, and Much Ado About Nothing (not included in price of the course)
Content Covered: An in-depth study of five Shakespeare plays: one history, one tragedy, and three comedies. Harold Bloom has remarked that Shakespeare "invented" the modern personality, and that his writings make up the greatest part of the Western canon. His cast of characters is indeed a who's who of the human stage. A familiarity with Shakespeare is essential for an understanding of Western literature and culture.
Instructor: Dr. James Taylor, author or Poetic Knowledge; former head of Hillsdale College's education program.
Class Chat Time: Tues. 11:00 am EST
High School Course Credit: One 1/2 year high school credit

Enroll in English IV (William Shakespeare), Spring 2011 ($224.95 for the semester)