Hold on. I think that the statistic cited means not that English Majors fail to study Shakespeare, but that they do not take a class about him alone. I'm an Engineer(ing student), and my english course covered King Lear. I also read the classics on my own time, when I get the chance (well, I don't read shakespeare, but that's because I think [b]reading[/b] plays is an abomination. They are meant to be watched). It's just good to be well rounded.
yes, i agree... my husband and i homeschool our two sons (3yrs. and 8 yrs.) and we are giving them a classical education--next month i will be introducing them to Shakespeare... they know it's coming up and are very excited... last year we studied ancient civilizations (so we read Greek Mythology) and this year we are studying The Middle Ages/Renaissance/Reformation... (we teach from a Christian worldview/perspective)...