Gain an understanding of the genius who changed the English language forever. This course will cover topics including religion, women, as well as Shakespeare's personal life.
At first glance, Shakespeare's 400-year-old-ish works might seem confusing and, if you're not careful, that confusion can even make you think they're boring! But, if you take a closer look, there are a lot of things that we can relate to today in Shakespeare's works. This course will allow students to take the plunge into Shakespeare's world, to understand what life was like whilst he was writing, and see how the key themes of his works arise from a specific, fascinating political context. By the end of this programme, students will see that Shakespeare had a phenomenal ability to write on topics that are universal and, perhaps even more importantly, timeless.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Who is Shakespeare and Why is He Famous?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Shakespeare's Personal Life
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Religion and Witchcraft in Shakespeare's England
60 minutes
Lesson 4
The Events and Sources That Inspired Shakespeare's Works
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Theatre in Shakespeare's England
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Women in Shakespeare's Works
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Locations in Shakespeare's Plays
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Shakespeare in the Media Today
60 minutes
Key Skills
Contextual Understanding
Discussion
Evaluation
Literary Analysis
Educator
Amy L
Drama, Music and PE Pro
With her background in musical theatre and as a fully qualified personal trainer, students can expect lessons to be full of confidence-boosting energy and positivity.
