Shakespeare’s plays are staples of the classroom. Yet too often they are taught as antiquated works of literature with little reference to their theatrical life and enduringhuman themes. Applying the methodologies of the holistic education model to the study of four Shakespearean plays— Othello,The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Measure for Measure—Holistic Shakespeare offers lively theater-based activities to complement traditional analytical exercises. In keeping with the aims of holistic education, each play is studied in relation to a particular social or ethical topic addressed in the work. Despite abundant scholarly works in the field of Shakespeare studies, few texts combine analytical and creative learning methodologies—and none before has specifically applied the principles of holistic education to the topic. Accessible to both teachers and learners, this book will be an essential tool for making Shakespeare come to life in the classroom.
By:
Debra Charlton
Imprint: Intellect Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9781841504711
ISBN 10: 1841504718
Pages: 169
Publication Date: 15 April 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter I: Thinking Like Shakespeare Chapter II: Stages of Green: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Chapter III: The Morality of Power: Measure for Measure Chapter IV: The Rhetoric of Hate: Othello Chapter V: Art, Science, and Mysticism: The Tempest
Debra Charlton is Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre at Texas State University. Her research interests include Shakespeare pedagogy, classical performance and dramaturgy.
