Webb, Chapter 5

First of all, I am so happy Webb wrote a chapter about how we can bring cultural studies to teaching Shakespeare. This chapter also made it clear how important it is for the teacher to be enthusiastic and keep an open mind when it comes to teaching not only literature, but teaching old dead white men literature. Like Webb has suggested, comparing a range of historical texts and materials with Shakespeare's plays opens up cultural studies possibilities. Making connections is the key to real understanding, especially connections between literature and history, this incorporates a real understanding of what is being taught. Developing cultural studies can make students use many different kinds of out of the ordinary assignments, such as role playing or persona writing. It is also very helpful when Webb describes each theory in detail at the end of each chapter.
The best part about Webb's book is at the end of each chapter there is a large detailed list of resources. I can really see myself in the future using this book to look for ideas for when I teach.