If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify major characters and discuss the conflicts they face.
• Discuss possible interpretations of scenes and compare and contrast printed texts and film productions.
• Identify instances in Shakespeare's printed texts that give clues for performance.
• Explain the contributions of lighting, camera work, sets, blocking, costumes, music, and special effects to individual film productions.
• Identify universal human concerns and themes in the plays.
• Write analytical and critical essays about the plays.