Adaptation: The Many Faces of Hamlet
In the realm of the arts, adaptation of older works is a constant form of interpretation, creation, and transformation. In this course we will look at the theory and practice of adaptation, using Shakespeare’s Hamlet as a keystone text. We will read the Danish textual source for Hamlet, then Shakespeare’s play, then Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet, then we will view and discuss the film version of Hamnet.
Faculty Bio
Linda Haverty Rugg retired from her faculty and administrative positions at UC Berkeley in 2024. A recipient of OLLI’s Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, she has taught popular OLLI courses on Ingmar Bergman, crime fiction, saga literature, eco criticism, and Mark Twain. She received her undergraduate degree in English and German from Barnard College, and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Comparative Literature from Harvard University.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 202/204, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
- Classes will also stream live simultaneously, and be recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Monday, Jan. 25, and ends on Monday, March 8
- Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
- There is no class on Feb. 15
- All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through March 28
Member Praise for Linda Haverty Rugg
Linda Rugg is such an engaging instructor, and she has a deep passion ... that invigorated all of us.
Dr. Rugg is an exceptionally gifted teacher. She is brilliant, funny and down to earth. The class exceeded all expectations