GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English, Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA’27 presented research examining the relationship between Shakespeare, politics and modern media at the 49th annual Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Johnson presented a paper titled “‘Think Upon the Wounds His Body Bears’: Media, Mediation, and the Political Body in Coriolanus.” His research examined how Shakespeare's portrayal of political figures in Coriolanus relates to modern representations of political power and public perception.
Focusing on Josie Rourke’s Donmar Warehouse production of Coriolanus, broadcast in 2014, and Ralph Fiennes’ 2011 film adaptation, Johnson explored how film and broadcast technologies bring new perspectives to Shakespeare's examination of political performance, public scrutiny and the relationship between leaders and audiences.
The conference, themed “Shakespeare and Technology,” brought together scholars to explore topics including theatrical and film adaptations, authorship attribution, artificial intelligence and early modern printing technologies.
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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.