Sign up today to join Professor Joseph Pearce and fellow students on an illuminating journey, where the echoes of Shakespeare's words reverberate through the corridors of time, offering profound lessons for our contemporary world.

Special Notes: Also register for King Lear by William Shakespeare, which precedes this course in the same time slot, for a full semester credit.

Total Classes: 6

Class Dates: Wednesdays, February 26 to April 9, 2025. (No class Mar. 5 for Ash Wednesday) 

Starting Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central; 11:00 Mountain; 10:00 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: The ability to read and enjoy the plays of Shakespeare.

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Literature or Shakespearian Literature. Precede with King Lear by William Shakespeare for a full semester credit.

Instructor: Joseph Pearce

Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, focusing on its timeless moral dimension and, therefore, its perennial relevance.

Students will dive into the profound world of William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra guided by Catholic author and college professor Joseph Pearce. Professor Pearce will bring his unique perspective, blending literary analysis with our Catholic worldview, to unravel the intricate tapestry of love, power, and honor depicted in the play. 

Through engaging lectures, students will not only dissect the nuanced characters and complex plot but also discern the timeless moral lessons embedded in the text. 

This course is designed to cultivate critical thinking, literary appreciation, and a deeper understanding of the enduring connections between classical literature and Catholic morality. 

Course Outline:

• Week One – Introduction: Shakespeare and the Classical World

• Week Two – Act One

• Week Three – Act Two

• Week Four – Act Three

• Week Five – Act Four

• Week Six – Act Five

Course Materials: William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra (Simon and Schuster: Folger Shakespeare Library Edition) ISBN: 978-0743482851

Homework: Reading and reviewing the play. Quizzes are automated and graded by the computer for immediate feedback. Expect to spend approximately two hours outside of the classroom on homework each week.

Fee: For all 6 classes: $87 if you register on or before Nov. 15, $107 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)