Our free, six-week online course looks at the life, works and legacy of William Shakespeare, while giving participants the chance to practise their English language skills.
The first week looks at Shakespeare’s life and times, using two short documentaries to take you on Shakespeare’s journey from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London. For the rest of the course, we look closely at a different play each week. Shakespearean actors from around the world will help us explain and explore the universal themes in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest and Macbeth.
Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at the legacy of words and phrases that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Short quizzes will check your and you’ll be asked to share your ideas and opinions on the topics Shakespeare raises.
The course is being run in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Our second run starts on 18 April 2016.