ELIT 17
Introduction to Shakespeare
Course Description
This course analyzes representative Shakespearean sonnets, histories, tragedies, and comedies, placed within the literary and social context of the Renaissance as well as the context of contemporary culture.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49752 | ELIT 17 | 01Y | ·T····· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Julie Pesano | L72 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
ELIT 17.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Macbeth (Rack Size) Shakespeare © 1992 ISBN: 9780743477109 | Textbook | Required | $6.99 | $5.25 | $5.24 | $3.08 |
| Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare © 2009 ISBN: 9780743477543 | Textbook | Required | $5.00 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $2.20 |
| Hamlet (Rack Size) Shakespeare © 1992 ISBN: 9780743477123 | Textbook | Required | $5.00 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $2.20 |
| Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare © 1995 ISBN: 9780743482752 | Textbook | Required | $5.00 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $2.20 |
| Much Ado About Nothing (Rediscovered Books) : With linked Table of Contents Shakespeare ISBN: 9781633844551 | E-Book | Required | $4.99 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.