Introduction to Literary Studies, SoSe 2008 Prof. Dr. S. Lemke

Introduction to Literary Studies, SoSe 2008 Prof. Dr. S. Lemke
Dr. E. Matthias Reifegerste, UB Freiburg Name:
Library Worksheet
Tutor:
1. How many titles of secondary literature concerning William Shakespeare's Romeo and
Juliet can you retrieve in the OPAC of Freiburg University Library?
Please cite the oldest title.
2. Are there other ways than the search by subject headings to retrieve secondary literature in
book form about Shakespeare? Please name one classification system and how to access it.
3. What does the notation HI 3426 indicate? Where can you find out more about and apply it?
4. Are there specific bibliographies dealing with William Shakespeare available in Freiburg?
Are there printed bibliographies only or do you have access to electronic databases as well?
Please give the correct quotations using MLA format.
5. Are there scientific journals dedicated to the study of William Shakespeare in Freiburg
libraries? Please name the titles and shelf marks (3 examples).
6. Do you have access to electronic versions of such journals (e-journals) dealing with
Shakespeare? Please quote the title and how you found it.

7. Do you have access to other electronic versions of journal articles?
8. What is cited here?
MacKenzie, Clayton G. “Love, Sex and Death in Romeo and Juliet.” English Studies: A
Journal of English Language and Literature 88.1 (2007): 22-42.
Sheppard, Philippa. “Latino Elements in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet.” Latin American
Shakespeares. Kliman, Bernice W. (ed. and afterword); Santos, Rick J. (ed. and introd.)
Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson UP, 2005. 242-262.
How do you get hold of these items?
9. a) Are there film adaptations of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet available at
Freiburg University Library? How many are there?
b) Who directed the oldest version? Please check out the publication year and shelf mark.
c) Who played the male protagonist in the adaptation of 1997?
Please check out the protagonist's and director's names and shelf mark.
10. Please name three different databases containing texts of William Shakespeare which are
available in Freiburg.
For reference: in case of doubt, or of unfamiliar formats, look into the MLA handbook in the
Department library, or at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml.
Furthermore, you'll find valuable hints on the Freiburger Fachportal Anglistik
(cf. Linksammlung, Allgemeines, Zitierweise)
Exercise is due on May 19, 2008! Good luck!