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English Literature Analysis

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Learn the techniques and structures used by famous poets Samuel Coleridge, William Shakespeare and Arthur Miller

By Publisher: XSIQ | Factsheet

This free online course offers a comprehensive introduction to English literature analysis. Taking selected drama masterpieces including Macbeth and The Crucible and several poems as examples; the course introduces the learner to literature, play and theatre analysis. This course is ideal for students of English literature, and for those wishing to expand their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of this rewarding subject.

Modules in English Literature Analysis

Introduction to Samuel Coleridge Coleridge Kubla Khan Coleridge The Eolian Harp Coleridge This Lime-Tree Bower, My Prison Coleridge Frost at Midnight Introduction to Macbeth by Shakespeare Macbeth Act One Macbeth Act Two Macbeth Act Three Macbeth Act Four Macbeth Act Five Macbeth Themes The Crucible Act One The Crucible Act Two The Crucible Act Three The Crucible Act Four Themes in The Crucible by Miller Assessment
Learning Outcome

On completing this course you will understand the writings, history, poetry techniques, and structures that were used by Samuel Coleridge. You will know Coleridge's references to music, his rhyme schemes and you will understand how to interpret the meaning of his poem Kubla Khan. You will gain a good knowledge of Coleridge's other poems such as The Eolian Harp, This Lime Tree Bower, My Prison and Frost at Midnight.You will have a good knowledge of the life and work of William Shakespeare. This course will help you to understand Shakespeare’s language, quotes and poetry. You will become more familiar with some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. This course will introduce you to the techniques that Shakespeare used when directing on stage. This course will teach you the techniques used by Arthur Miller in the play the 'The Crucible' including setting, characters, structure, drama.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Blessed Prince - Nigeria

    2013-03-16 09:03:24

    Dis s absolutly exeptional

  • Blessed Prince - Nigeria

    2013-03-16 09:03:13

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  • Hussein Hijran - Iraq

    2013-03-01 07:03:02


    I adore English literature especially Shakespearean one,because this great person is unique in his writing and Technic using,for that i'll be honored to study his work....

  • Saleem Raza - Pakistan

    2012-11-28 15:11:26

    Course Module: Introduction to Macbeth by Shakespeare
    Course Topic: Setting and stage
    Comment: I love English Literature. Please add Othello and many more. thanks! Your On Line system is Outstanding. God bless you.

  • Mohamed Masaeel Mohamed Hiffni - Sri Lanka

    2012-11-14 15:11:50

    Course Module: Introduction to Samuel Coleridge
    Course Topic: Tenets of Romanticism
    Comment: English Romantic poets were Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron and Keats. As per Romantic vision, artistes were god-like. According to Wordsworth, poetry should be in 'real language of men'and poetry is 'a spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.'