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Course Overview

Shakespeare wrote plays to be seen, not read! But reading and understanding the plays before seeing them greatly enhances the play-going experience. This class will focus on the play's plot, characters and themes through text-based discussions & DVD viewings; we will hear guest speakers from the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival. Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition.

Please see section notes for Play name and more details.

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Type
In-Person Class
Days
W
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 01, 2026 to Apr 29, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
10.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $69.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 29, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 29, 2026
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's most recognized tragedies, will be performed at the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque this summer. Seeing the play performed is to experience it as Shakespeare intended, but reading and understanding the play before seeing it greatly enhances the play-going experience. This class will focus on the play's plot, characters and themes through textural, literary, historical and theatrical contexts. Guest speakers and actors from the Festival will provide further insight to their production of the play.

Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition is fine.

Type
In-Person Class
Days
W
Time
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 27, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $69.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
May 24, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
May 24, 2026
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's late "romances" pairing themes of familial and emotional drama with rebirth and reunification, will be performed at the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival in Albuquerque this summer. Seeing the play is to experience it as Shakespeare intended, but reading and understanding the play beforehand greatly enhances the play-going experience. This class will focus on the play's plot, characters and themes through literary, historical and theatrical contexts. Guest speakers and actors from the Festival will provide further insight to their production of the play.

Please bring a text of the play to class, any edition is fine.

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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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