Posted: September 4th, 2013
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet (1996) filmic adaptation of Shakespeare’s play
To what extent can Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet (1996) filmic adaptation of Shakespeare’s play still be
considered Shakespeare?
Examine the role of Shakespeare in contemporary and postcolonial cultures
Analyse form and language in Shakespeare re-writings
Understand theoretical approaches relevant to appropriations of Shakespeare
Link theoretical understanding to
effective close reading of texts