March 31--Cultural Hierarchy

1. "High" and "Low"--An Introduction
2. A Case Study--Shakespeare
   1. The Astor Place Riot of 1849
   2. Shakespeare and Popular Culture
   3. Making Shakespeare Sacred--The Late Nineteenth Century
3. Parallel Developments
   1. Museums--From Barnum to Rembrandt
   2. Opera and Classical Music--From Bandstand to Symphony Hall