Exploring English: Shakespeare

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British Council

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Exploring English: Shakespeare

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What is the course about?

Exploring English: Shakespeare

The course Exploring English: Shakespeare is an online class provided by British Council through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Improve your English language skills by looking at the life and works of William Shakespeare and his enduring popularity.

Course description

Explore the English language through Shakespeare’s plays
6 weeks

This course will look at the life and works of William Shakespeare and take you from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London, from where he secured his central place in English literature.
We will look at five of Shakespeare’s plays with the help of actors and experts from around the world. They will explain and explore the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work.

Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Much Ado About Nothing
The Tempest
Macbeth

Explore the life and works of William Shakespeare.
Investigate five of Shakespeare’s plays and look at the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work.
Reflect on words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.

This course is for people who are learning English and interested in the language and legacy of William Shakespeare.
The material is designed for non-native English speakers who have studied English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR).

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Prerequisites & Facts

Exploring English: Shakespeare

Course Topic

Language, Learn English, Literature

University, College, Institution

British Council

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Exploring English: Shakespeare

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / British Council you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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