TITLE: Teachers as Scholars: Shakespeare and Music
DATE: March 4 and 18, 2014
TIME: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

LOCATION: University Hall, ADP Center Room 1143

INSTRUCTOR: Marissa D. Silverman

Many teachers of literature may find Shakespeare’s language difficult, especially for English language learners and those students who do not easily find themselves in the style utilized for the great plays. This class will offer additional strategies for teachers of literature to utilize music as a medium for understanding difficult text. Additionally, it will probe how musical criticism can serve as a tool for students of Shakespeare to find their own voice as it relates to great works of classic literature. This class will focus primarily on King Lear joined by the music of Debussy Le roi Lear (King Lear), incidental music, for orchestra, L. 107, Shostakovich King Lear, incidental music, Op. 58a, and Berlioz King Lear, incidental music, Op. 58a). However, the following plays will also be explored: Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Romeo and Juliet. Therefore, teachers of secondary school English are invited to participate.

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