History of Shakespeare Diploma Course
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William Shakespeare – poet, playwright and actor. His work has given us a deep and lasting sense of the value of human life and love. Through his insight into his characters’ feelings and emotions, we have gained a world of insight into ourselves – our light and also our darkness.
The History of Shakespeare Diploma Course aims to give you an idea of who Shakespeare was, the world that he was born into and helped to shape, and the reason his plays in particular – though his poetry too – are considered to be the work of a genius
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Description
Shakespeare was born during the perfect period in which to make use of his skills – the Renaissance. We’ll look at how the movement greatly influenced the creative development of theatre and poetry in England, and how Elizabethan theatre developed through patronage and the creation of theatre venues.
We’ll look into William Shakespeare’s personal life – his upbringing, schooling and marriage – and his professional life, working in London and what it was about his writing that made him stand out from the crowd.
We’ll examine the genres of plays in which Shakespeare wrote, covering his histories, tragedies, comedies, and romances, along with his sonnets. We’ll then look into some of the myths that surround Shakespeare, including the belief that he didn’t write any of his plays!
The course concludes with an exploration into the power of Shakespearean language, characterisation, universal themes and influence on modern culture.
By studying this course, you will:
- Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of William Shakespeare
- Become more familiar with Shakespeare’s histories, tragedies, comedies, romances, and sonnets
- Be aware of some of the myths that surround the writer
- Understand the power of Shakespeare’s language, characters and themes
- Be aware of how Shakespeare has influenced modern culture
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of Shakespeare himself, the period in which he was active, why his plays and poems were so well received at the time and continue to be so revered.
You’ll also learn about his writing style, the devices he used, and the different forms and categories in which he wrote – providing you with a new, exciting perspective from which to appreciate his work.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites, just an eagerness to learn and an internet connection.
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