English 339 Calendar

ENGL 339: Introduction to Shakespeare
Dr. Debora B. Schwartz

Calendar, Winter, 2012

Week

Week 1 (January 3 - 5)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
Introduction and background; course requirements and expectations.
NOTE: GWR evaluative writing sample can be taken by request during office hours only.

Day 2
Backgrounds to Shakespeare and to A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Required Online Background Readings: "Humanist Education," "Comedy," "Problems with Shakespeare's Texts" and "Shakespearean Verse and Prose."

Required Background Readings in the textbook A Midsummer Night's Dream: "Shakespeare: An Overview" (vii-lxi); "Introduction" (lxiii-lxxvi); "Textual Note" and "A Note on the Source of A Midsummer Night's Dream" (87-91).

Required Primary Reading: all of Act 1, A Midsummer Night's Dream (follow link for online STUDY GUIDE, which should be printed out and consulted before you begin reading the play). Act 1 is in your MND textbook, pp. 2-16.

Week 2 (January 10 - 12)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
A Midsummer Night's Dream (follow link for online STUDY GUIDE). Finish reading WHOLE PLAY by class time; READING QUIZ.

New Background Reading: "Dramatic Plot Structure"(required online reading).

Review previously assigned online background readings: "Humanist Education," "Comedy," "Problems with Shakespeare's Texts" and "Shakespearean Verse and Prose."

NOTE: Joseph Papp's film (165 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by our class meeting on Thursday, January 19. A sigle copy of the video is on reserve for ENGL 339. Please note that the Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is NOT available on DVD and cannot be obtained through Netflix. For your convenience, one or more group screenings will be scheduled, including one on Monday, 1/16, during our normal class time.

Day 2
A Midsummer Night's Dream cont.
NOTE: FIRST DISCUSSION BOARD PERSONAL RESPONSES ARE DUE THIS WEEK.
1) Read carefully the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and Classmate Responses. You must FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES (click on the links) to receive credit for Discussion Board assignments.
2) In your assigned Blackboard Discussion Board, post a Personal Response which uses textual support to explore and analyze an aspect of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This PERSONAL RESPONSE ("PR 1") is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 13.
3) To receive credit for PR 1, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 16.
4) Be sure that both your Personal Response and your two Classmate Responses follow assignment guidelines!

Week 3 (January 17 - 19)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
NOTE: on Tuesday 1/17, MONDAY CLASSES MEET.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (if you do not have a scheduled class Mondays from 12-2), a GROUP SCREENING of the REQUIRED video -- the Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (165 min.) -- will be scheduled during a block of time that includes our normal class time. Because the film is more than two hours long, exact show times (and location) TBA. If you are unable to attend the group screening, you may of course see the video on your own time, but keep in mind that there is only ONE copy on reserve in the library (not available on DVD or on NetFlix).

Day 2
VIDEO DISCUSSION: Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (165 min.), which must be screened in its entirety prior to today's class; clips from other versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream will also be screened and discussed in class.
PR 2: In your assigned Discussion Board, you will post as PR 2 a reaction to this film based upon the assigned video questions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. PR 2 is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 20. Prior to posting PR 2, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. To receive credit for PR 2, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 23.

Week 4 (January 24 - 26)
NOTE: Laurence Olivier's film of Henry V (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time on T 1/31. Group screenings will be scheduled in a library computer lab (e.g. Library 216b) on Sunday and/or Monday (specifics TBA), or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO). ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).

Topic and Readings

Day 1
Henry V. Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ.
NEW BACKGROUND READINGS: "The Histories" (online reading) as well as "Introduction" (lxiii-lxxvi), "Textual Note" and "The Sources of Henry V (129-134).
NOTE 1: a list of the filmed versions of Henry V available on reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy Library is found on the Film Analysis Discussion Board Guidelines page.
NOTE 2: Laurence Olivier's 1944 film (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time, T 1/31; a film analysis Personal Response based on the video questions for Henry V will be due to your group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on F 2/3. Group screenings can be set up on Sunday and/or Monday in the library, or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO.) ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).

Day 2
Henry V cont. New required reading :

Laurence Olivier on Henry V ( read prior to screening film) (.PDF file, 2 pp.; on e-reserve in the library resources section of Blackboard)

PR 3: In your assigned Discussion Board, you will post as PR 3 a Personal Response which uses textual support to explore and analyze an aspect of Henry V. Prior to posting PR 3, carefully reread the guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and the Henry V study questions.
PR 3 is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 27. To receive credit for PR 3, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 30.
NOTE: Laurence Olivier's film (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time, T 1/31. Group screenings can be set up on Sunday and/or Monday in the Library, or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO.) ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).

Week 5 (January 31 - February 2)

REMEMBER: Laurence Olivier's film of Henry V (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time on T 1/31. Group screenings will be scheduled in a library computer lab (e.g. Library 216b) on Sunday and/or Monday (specifics TBA), or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO). ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).

Topic and Readings

Day 1
Henry V, video discussion and wrap up. Prior to this class meeting,

You must have read Laurence Olivier's comments on his 1944 film Henry V (.PDF file, 2 pp.; on e-reserve in the library resources section of Blackboard); AND

You must have screened the film in it's entirety; clips from other versions of Henry V may also be screened and discussed in class. Prior to screening the film, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for Henry V.

PR 4: in your assigned Blackboard Discussion Board, ALL group members will need to post a Personal Response to the video questions for Henry V no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 3. To receive credit for PR 4, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO other Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 6.

Day 2
IN CLASS: Timed Essay-Writing Workshop -- Tips on Writing GWR-Worthy Exam Essays
Prior to class, carefully read the GWR Essay Writing Pointers
PR 4 (response to the video questions for Henry V ) is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 3. Prior to posting PR 4, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for Henry V. To receive credit for PR 4, you must post two Classmate Responses (to the PR 4 postings by two other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 6.

Week 6 (February 7 - 9)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
MIDTERM EXAM. BRING LARGE FORMAT EXAM BOOK FOR ESSAY SECTION! (GWR certification possible.)

Day 2
Macbeth. Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ.
Also read: "Tragedy" (online reading), and in the text: "Introduction," lxiii-lxxiv; "Textual Note" and "The Source of Macbeth (99-104).
NO DISCUSSION BOARD PERSONAL RESPONSE DUE THIS WEEK!

Week 7 (February 14 - 16)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
Macbeth cont.

Day 2
As needed: Macbeth discussion wrap-up
NEW READINGS: "Revenge Tragedy" and "Establishing the Text of Hamlet" (online readings), as well as Acts I-II of Hamlet: (3-60). BRING BOTH BOOKS TO CLASS!
PR 5 (response to Macbeth, Shakespeare's text only OR to the optional video questions for Macbeth): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 17. Prior to posting PR 5, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Macbeth study questions; if applicable, also review the Guidelines for Film Analysis and carefully read the video questions for Macbeth.
To receive credit for PR 5, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 20.

Week 8 (February 21 - 23)

Group Screening(s) of Laurence Olivier's Hamlet will be scheduled in a Library computer lab (e.g. 35-216B); specific date(s)/time(s) TBA. NOTE: someone will need to pick up the VHS copy of the film which is on reserve for ENGL 339 at the Kennedy Library circulation desk under the call number 822.33 H1805 (Vid. C.)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
Hamlet: Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ.
NEW READINGS: Textbook Introduction (lxiii-xcii); "A Note on the Texts of Hamlet" (145-61); "A Note on the Sources of Hamlet" (167-70). Review "Revenge Tragedy," "Establishing the Text of Hamlet" and "Problems With Shakespeare's Texts" (online readings).
NOTE: Laurence Olivier's Hamlet (145 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by T 11/16. Group screenings TBA, or see on your own. A VHS copy is on reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy Library under the call number 822.33 H1805 (Vid. C.); it is also available on DVD through NetFlix and may be available at public libraries and in some local video stores (e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO). One or more GROUP SCREENING(S) will be scheduled; details TBA.

Day 2
Hamlet, wrap-up and video discussion. Clips from other versions of Hamlet may also be screened and discussed in class.
PR 6 (response to Laurence Olivier's Hamlet): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 24. Prior to posting PR 6, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Hamlet study questions as well as the Guidelines for Film Analysis and the video questions for Hamlet.
To receive credit for PR 6, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 27.
LOOKING AHEAD: the Final Paper is due in HARD COPY at our final class meeting. Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST:

include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), just as you would on a paper submitted in hard copy;

save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc"

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file.

Week 9 (February 28 - March 1)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
IMPORTANT: If you have not yet claimed the speech/scene you will perform the last week of class, check out the Performance Sign-Up page of speeches/scenes that have already been claimed (and thus are off limits), and email Dr. Schwartz to reserve the speech or scene of your choice. The date/time on your email determines who gets a given speech / scene (first come, first served). To reserve a speech or scene, please email me from your Cal Poly account. Put the abbreviated play title, act, scene and inclusive line numbers on the subject line of your email. In the body of the email, state the part you (and any others in the scene, if applicable) will be playing and briefly describe the scene/speech.
The Tempest. Read WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ.
Also: "The Romances" and "Blackfriars Theater and Audience Expectations" (online readings), and in the text: "Introduction," lxiii-lxxvii; "Textual Note" and "The Sources of The Tempest (89-93).

Day 2
The Tempest, cont. Also REQUIRED READING: ALL SOURCES printed in the text, Signet Classics pp. 91-105.
PR 7 (response to The Tempest, Shakespeare's text only): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, March 2. Prior to posting PR 7, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Tempest study questions.
To receive credit for PR 7, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, March 5.
LOOKING AHEAD: remember that the Final Paper is due in HARD COPY at our final class meeting. Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST:

include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), just as you would on a paper submitted in hard copy;

save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc"

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file.

Week 10 (March 6 - 8)

Topic and Readings

Day 1
FIRST HOUR (or as needed): The Tempest wrap-up.
SECOND HOUR: PERFORMANCES.

Day 2
More PERFORMANCES; Elizabethan Festivities; review for exam.
FINAL PAPER DUE in HARD COPY at today's class meeting.
Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST:

Send me an email BEFORE our final class meeting to let me know you will submit your final paper via email. Include your TELEPHONE NUMBER in this email so I can contact you if I do not receive your paper on time (or if I have a problem opening the file).

include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), as for a paper submitted in hard copy;

IMPORTANT: save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc"

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file.

ALSO IMPORTANT: The subject line of the email used to submit the paper should read "[Your Last Name] 339 paper." Be sure to include your TELEPHONE NUMBER in the email used to submit the paper so I can contact you if I I have a problem opening the file.

Final Exam Thursday, March 15, from 1:10-4:00 PM. You MUST take Final Exam at scheduled time!! Please keep the exam date in mind as you plan your spring break travel.

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	Topic and Readings
Day 1	Introduction and background; course requirements and expectations. NOTE: GWR evaluative writing sample can be taken by request during office hours only.
Day 2	*Backgrounds to Shakespeare and to A Midsummer Night's Dream.* Required Online Background Readings: "Humanist Education," "Comedy," "Problems with Shakespeare's Texts" and "Shakespearean Verse and Prose." Required Background Readings in the textbook A Midsummer Night's Dream: "Shakespeare: An Overview" (vii-lxi); "Introduction" (lxiii-lxxvi); "Textual Note" and "A Note on the Source of A Midsummer Night's Dream" (87-91). Required Primary Reading: all of Act 1, A Midsummer Night's Dream (follow link for online STUDY GUIDE, which should be printed out and consulted before you begin reading the play). Act 1 is in your MND textbook, pp. 2-16.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	A Midsummer Night's Dream (follow link for online STUDY GUIDE). Finish reading WHOLE PLAY by class time; READING QUIZ. New Background Reading: "Dramatic Plot Structure"(required online reading). Review previously assigned online background readings: "Humanist Education," "Comedy," "Problems with Shakespeare's Texts" and "Shakespearean Verse and Prose." NOTE: Joseph Papp's film (165 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by our class meeting on Thursday, January 19. A sigle copy of the video is on reserve for ENGL 339. Please note that the Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is NOT available on DVD and cannot be obtained through Netflix. For your convenience, one or more group screenings will be scheduled, including one on Monday, 1/16, during our normal class time.
Day 2	A Midsummer Night's Dream cont. NOTE: FIRST DISCUSSION BOARD PERSONAL RESPONSES ARE DUE THIS WEEK. 1) Read carefully the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and Classmate Responses. You must FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES (click on the links) to receive credit for Discussion Board assignments. 2) In your assigned Blackboard Discussion Board, post a Personal Response which uses textual support to explore and analyze an aspect of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This PERSONAL RESPONSE ("PR 1") is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 13. 3) To receive credit for PR 1, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 16. 4) Be sure that both your Personal Response and your two Classmate Responses follow assignment guidelines!

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	NOTE: on Tuesday 1/17, MONDAY CLASSES MEET. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (if you do not have a scheduled class Mondays from 12-2), a GROUP SCREENING of the REQUIRED video -- the Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (165 min.) -- will be scheduled during a block of time that includes our normal class time. Because the film is more than two hours long, exact show times (and location) TBA. If you are unable to attend the group screening, you may of course see the video on your own time, but keep in mind that there is only ONE copy on reserve in the library (not available on DVD or on NetFlix).
Day 2	VIDEO DISCUSSION: Joseph Papp production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (165 min.), which must be screened in its entirety prior to today's class; clips from other versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream will also be screened and discussed in class. PR 2: In your assigned Discussion Board, you will post as PR 2 a reaction to this film based upon the assigned video questions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. PR 2 is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 20. Prior to posting PR 2, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. To receive credit for PR 2, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 23.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	Henry V. Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ. *NEW BACKGROUND READINGS: "The Histories" (online reading) as well as "Introduction" (lxiii-lxxvi), "Textual Note" and "The Sources of Henry V* (129-134). NOTE 1: a list of the filmed versions of Henry V available on reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy Library is found on the Film Analysis Discussion Board Guidelines page.** NOTE 2: Laurence Olivier's 1944 film (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time, T 1/31; a film analysis Personal Response based on the video questions for Henry V will be due to your group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on F 2/3. Group screenings can be set up on Sunday and/or Monday in the library, or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO.) ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).
Day 2	Henry V cont. New required reading : *Laurence Olivier on Henry V* ( read prior to screening film) (.PDF file, 2 pp.; on e-reserve in the library resources section of Blackboard)** PR 3: In your assigned Discussion Board, you will post as PR 3 a Personal Response which uses textual support to explore and analyze an aspect of Henry V. Prior to posting PR 3, carefully reread the guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and the Henry V study questions. PR 3 is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, January 27. To receive credit for PR 3, you must post TWO short Classmate Responses (one to each of TWO Personal Responses posted by other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, January 30. NOTE: Laurence Olivier's film (136 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by class time, T 1/31. Group screenings can be set up on Sunday and/or Monday in the Library, or see on your own (available through NetFlix; may be available through Public Libraries and in some local video stores, e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO.) ONE VHS copy is on Reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy library under the call number 822.33 H393O5 (Vid. C.).

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	Henry V, video discussion and wrap up. Prior to this class meeting, *You must have read Laurence Olivier's comments on his 1944 film Henry V* (.PDF file, 2 pp.; on e-reserve in the library resources section of Blackboard); AND** You must have screened the film in it's entirety; clips from other versions of Henry V may also be screened and discussed in class. Prior to screening the film, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for Henry V. PR 4: in your assigned Blackboard Discussion Board, ALL group members will need to post a Personal Response to the video questions for Henry V no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 3. To receive credit for PR 4, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO other Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 6.
Day 2	IN CLASS: Timed Essay-Writing Workshop -- Tips on Writing GWR-Worthy Exam Essays Prior to class, carefully read the GWR Essay Writing Pointers PR 4 (response to the video questions for Henry V ) is due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 3. Prior to posting PR 4, carefully reread the Guidelines for Film Analysis and for Discussion Board Personal Responses as well as the video questions for Henry V. To receive credit for PR 4, you must post two Classmate Responses (to the PR 4 postings by two other members of your Discussion Board group) no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 6.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	MIDTERM EXAM. BRING LARGE FORMAT EXAM BOOK FOR ESSAY SECTION! (GWR certification possible.)
Day 2	Macbeth. Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ. *Also read: "Tragedy" (online reading), and in the text: "Introduction," lxiii-lxxiv; "Textual Note" and "The Source of Macbeth* (99-104). NO DISCUSSION BOARD PERSONAL RESPONSE DUE THIS WEEK!**

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	Macbeth cont.
Day 2	*As needed: Macbeth* discussion wrap-up NEW READINGS: "Revenge Tragedy" and "Establishing the Text of Hamlet" (online readings), as well as Acts I-II of Hamlet: (3-60). BRING BOTH BOOKS TO CLASS!** PR 5 (response to Macbeth, Shakespeare's text only OR to the optional video questions for Macbeth): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 17. Prior to posting PR 5, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Macbeth study questions; if applicable, also review the Guidelines for Film Analysis and carefully read the video questions for Macbeth. To receive credit for PR 5, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 20.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	Hamlet: Finish WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ. NEW READINGS: Textbook Introduction (lxiii-xcii); "A Note on the Texts of Hamlet" (145-61); "A Note on the Sources of Hamlet" (167-70). Review "Revenge Tragedy," "Establishing the Text of Hamlet" and "Problems With Shakespeare's Texts" (online readings). NOTE: Laurence Olivier's Hamlet (145 min.) is REQUIRED VIEWING by T 11/16. Group screenings TBA, or see on your own. A VHS copy is on reserve for ENGL 339 in the Kennedy Library under the call number 822.33 H1805 (Vid. C.); it is also available on DVD through NetFlix and may be available at public libraries and in some local video stores (e.g. Crossroads and Studio Video in SLO). One or more GROUP SCREENING(S) will be scheduled; details TBA.
Day 2	*Hamlet, wrap-up and video discussion. Clips from other versions of Hamlet* may also be screened and discussed in class.** PR 6 (response to Laurence Olivier's Hamlet): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, February 24. Prior to posting PR 6, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Hamlet study questions as well as the Guidelines for Film Analysis and the video questions for Hamlet. To receive credit for PR 6, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, February 27. LOOKING AHEAD: the Final Paper is due in HARD COPY at our final class meeting. Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST: include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), just as you would on a paper submitted in hard copy; save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc" EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	IMPORTANT: If you have not yet claimed the speech/scene you will perform the last week of class, check out the Performance Sign-Up page of speeches/scenes that have already been claimed (and thus are off limits), and email Dr. Schwartz to reserve the speech or scene of your choice. The date/time on your email determines who gets a given speech / scene (first come, first served). To reserve a speech or scene, please email me from your Cal Poly account. Put the abbreviated play title, act, scene and inclusive line numbers on the subject line of your email. In the body of the email, state the part you (and any others in the scene, if applicable) will be playing and briefly describe the scene/speech. The Tempest. Read WHOLE PLAY by class time. READING QUIZ. *Also: "The Romances" and "Blackfriars Theater and Audience Expectations" (online readings), and in the text: "Introduction," lxiii-lxxvii; "Textual Note" and "The Sources of The Tempest* (89-93).**
Day 2	The Tempest, cont. Also REQUIRED READING: ALL SOURCES printed in the text, Signet Classics pp. 91-105. PR 7 (response to The Tempest, Shakespeare's text only): due no later than 10 PM on Friday, March 2. Prior to posting PR 7, carefully reread the Guidelines for Discussion Board Personal Responses and review the Tempest study questions. To receive credit for PR 7, you must post a short Classmate Response to TWO of the Personal Responses in your Group Discussion Board no later than 10 PM on Monday, March 5. LOOKING AHEAD: remember that the Final Paper is due in HARD COPY at our final class meeting. Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST: include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), just as you would on a paper submitted in hard copy; save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc" EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file.

	Topic and Readings
Day 1	*FIRST HOUR (or as needed): The Tempest* wrap-up. SECOND HOUR: PERFORMANCES.**
Day 2	More PERFORMANCES; Elizabethan Festivities; review for exam. FINAL PAPER DUE in HARD COPY at today's class meeting. Alternatively, you may submit your essay by EMAIL no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/11. If you choose to submit your paper as an email attachment, you MUST: Send me an email BEFORE our final class meeting to let me know you will submit your final paper via email. Include your TELEPHONE NUMBER in this email so I can contact you if I do not receive your paper on time (or if I have a problem opening the file). include your name, the class number and the date at the top of the first page (above the paper title), as for a paper submitted in hard copy; IMPORTANT: save your essay under the file name "[yourlastname]339paper.doc" EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: be sure to save your essay as a .doc file (NOT a .docx file, which I cannot open on my antiquated home computer). Use the pull-down "save as" menu in Word to save your essay as a .doc file. ALSO IMPORTANT: The subject line of the email used to submit the paper should read "[Your Last Name] 339 paper." Be sure to include your TELEPHONE NUMBER in the email used to submit the paper so I can contact you if I I have a problem opening the file.