Introduction to Shakespeare

• Introduction to Shakespeare This free online course is an introduction to Shakespeare and explores themes in his writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Introduction to Shakespeare Exploring Shakespeare The famous Hamlet speech Bloody Macbeth Themes in Shakespeare A master of language Adaptations of Shakespeare All's well that ends well

Shakespeare His life and times

• Shakespeare His life and times This free online course is an introduction to Shakespeare and explores themes in his writing, and his life and times. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Who was William Shakespeare? Shakespeare's life and works Shakespeare's early life Shakespeare's birthplace Shakespeare's England Researching Elizabethan England Life expectancy Stratford-upon-Avon today Entertainment The mystery of Shakespeare The move to London Life in London

Shakespeare The theatre scene

• Shakespeare The theatre scene This free online course is an introduction to the theatre scene when Shakespeare was writing his work. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Shakespeare and the theatre Playhouses Selling the plot Influence of the Black Plague Treatment of actors Types of theatre companies Performing for Queen Elizabeth

Shakespeare Theatre audiences

• Shakespeare Theatre audiences This free online course is an introduction to the Theatre audiences during Shakespeare's time. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Shakespeare and theatre audiences Who was Shakespeare writing for? The audience at the Rose Theatre Southwark audiences The living audience

Shakespeare The Globe Theatre

• Shakespeare The Globe Theatre This free online course is an introduction to The Globe Theatre in London where Shakespeare first staged his work. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Theatres in London The Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre audiences Threats to The Globe The modern Globe Stage directions

Shakespeare Literary devices

• Shakespeare Literary devices This free online course is an introduction to the literary devices Shakespeare uses in his writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Using opposites Repetition Heightening tension Shakespeare's use of lists Developing character Rhetoric Persuasion and rhetoric Irony Verbal irony The literary devices used by Shakespeare Signposts

Shakespeare Prose

• Shakespeare Prose This free online course is an introduction to Shakespeare's prose writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Prose writing Prose in King Lear

Shakespeare Scripts and Lines

• Shakespeare Scripts and Lines This free online course covers the scripts and lines used by Shakespeare in his writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Printing Collaboration and the scripts Handing out the scroll Copies of the script Scroll parts and foul papers Opening lines Rehearsal Learning lines Scripts and lines quiz

Shakespeare Shakespearian Language

• Shakespeare Shakespearian Language This free online course is an introduction to the language Shakespeare uses in his writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: A master of language Understanding the language of Shakespeare Unravelling meaning Rhythm Hyperbole Settings Shakespeare's insults

Shakespeare Soliloquies

• Shakespeare Soliloquies This free online course is an introduction to Shakespeare's soliloquies. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Soliloquy Hamlet's soliloquy Prospero's soliloquy

Shakespeare Soliloquies videos

• Shakespeare Soliloquies videos This free online course contains videos showing Shakespeare's soliloquies. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: The soliloquies 1 video The soliloquies 2 video The soliloquies 3 video The soliloquies 4 video The soliloquies 5 video

Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream This free online course is an introduction to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare and explores themes in his writing. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Exploring the play The world of the imagination Heightened language Uncovering ideas Deeper meanings Obtaining a deeper understanding The final interpretation Detail and imagery Setting the scene Building the drama The importance of dreaming

Assessment

• Assessment Topics in this module: Shakespeare His Life and Work Assessment

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