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History of Shakespeare Diploma Course
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10 Modules | Lifetime Access | 3 Videos | Study Group Access

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Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price
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Overview

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

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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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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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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