Nancy Chen

Shakespeare is more torment than tranquility in an introductory class

By: Michelle Young, SFU Student Whether or not Shakespeare should be taught in schools is often widely debated. Many maintain that Shakespearean sonnets and plays are indispensable pieces of English literature, as their themes remain timeless. Others argue that Shakespeare’s works are too boring, outdated, or challenging for students. There are positives and negatives in this discussion, and there’s no doubt that his writing is a valuable part of literature. But in a first year English class, though? Not so much.  First year courses set out to provide a base for the rest of post-secondary education, focusing on fundamental concepts. English…

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