Stealing from Shakespeare

WRITING 961.1

Get a literary history lesson on Shakespeare's impact while reviewing all the ways his words, characters, and plots remain relevant in writing today.

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What you can learn.

Learn about the working methods and techniques that helped make Shakespeare one of the most well-known writers in history
Review brief excerpts of Shakespeare's works to identify his unique traits and tropes
Get insight into how subsequent writers have employed Shakespeare's techniques in their work
Develop an understanding of how your work and methods can be inspired by Shakespeare

About this course:

How did Shakespeare write some of the greatest works the world has known? Thanks to recent research, we know a lot about his working methods and techniques. Through lectures and Q & A, this course makes the master’s tools available to you. We’ll look at brief excerpts from the Bard himself and a diverse array of artists who used the same tools, including Howlin’ Wolf and Charles Dickens. This course is suitable for writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, and more. No special background required. This course is part of a large lecture series and does not include workshopping of student writing. It is ideal for those who wish to gain knowledge in a particular subject area without the concerns of receiving credit. Grades are calculated based on quizzes and exams. These courses cannot be applied to certificate completion at UCLA Extension.