Exploring English: Shakespeare MOOC (Free Online Course)
Shakespeare Lives is pleased to present Exploring English: Shakespeare Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This free, six-week online course will look at the life, works and legacy of William Shakespeare, while giving participants the chance to practise their English language skills.
Course Dates:
The course will start on 11 January 2016
Course Content:
The first week will look at Shakespeare’s life and times, using two short documentaries to take you on Shakespeare’s journey from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London. For the rest of the course, we will look closely at a different play each week. Shakespearean actors from around the world will help us explain and explore the universal themes in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest and Macbeth.
Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at the legacy of words and phrases that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Short quizzes will check your understanding and you’ll be asked to share your ideas and opinions on the topics Shakespeare raises.
For more info on the course content, please visit http://www.shakespearelives.org/learn/learning-materials-students/mooc
The course will be run in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.