De Anza students wishing to enroll for just another class this summer will be in for a surprise when they discover that there is something slightly more entertaining to do with summer school.
During summer quarter, students signing up for ELIT 97 will not only be getting a thorough education in the works of a playwright considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest, William Shakespeare, but they will also attend the Oregon Shakespeare festival in Ashland, Oregon.
The class will meet twice before departing, to gain greater insights and knowledge about Shakespeare. The class will meet on Aug 24, and Aug 28. Students will leave for the festival on Aug. 31 and will return home on Sept. 4.
While in Ashland, students will engage in a variety of activities, including viewing seven plays. Among those that they are scheduled to watch are “Henry V,” “Twelfth night,” “Taming of the Shrew,” and “Hamlet.”
They will also see several plays by other playwrights. Some of the others include “Force of Nature” by Stephen Dietz; “The Man Who Came to Dinner”, by George Kaufman and Moss Hart; and “Stop Kiss” by Diana Son.
The students will have a chance to go to discussion seminars, backstage tours, and personal meetings with members of the cast.
The students will travel to and from Ashland via chartered coach, and will stay at the Southern Oregon University. The course costs $600, which covers transportation, lodging, meals, seminars, play tickets, and backstage tours. People who are interested in attending should register as soon as possible to ensure a spot on the bus. A $150 deposit is needed by July 14.
For more information on the trip to Ashland, or to reserve a spot, people can contact Judy Hubbard, language arts division office, De Anza college, 21250 Stevens Creek boulevard, Cupertino, CA, 95014.
