1. Introduction to Shakespeare
Goal: to understand the purpose of reading Shakespeare & the role of language in accessing knowledge.

2. Why do we still read Shakespeare?
What is your honest impression of Shakespeare?
How many plays have you read or seen?
What did you like or dislike about the plays?
What did you have trouble with?
What do you know about Shakespeare as a person?
Why do you think we still read and perform his plays today?

3. Shakespeare & Hip Hop