here is the prompt:

There has been a great deal of discussion this year about the relevance of ‘The Classics.’  Is Shakespeare still relevant?  Imagine you have been asked to give some input on this question.  Using Othello as evidence, make an argument for or against Shakespeare.

A few things you might consider:
His language (is it too difficult to understand or is it a good challenge for students?)
Does he still have something to say about the modern world?
Are his topics in Othello still important to explore today (racism, mysogyny, revenge, &c)?
Do his stories still intrigue you as a modern reader/viewer?