Live Class: British Literature – Shakespeare

Description

Apologia’s Live Online British Literature: Shakespeare class explores six classic plays from Shakespeare’s body of work. Students will discover that Shakespeare’s greatness is found not just in his brilliant and beautiful use of language but also in his profound ideas, which were often heavily influenced by his reading of recent English translations of the Bible. His themes relate to the longings, hopes, fears, struggles, and successes of students’ own lives, which helps them connect their life experiences with the truth of God’s word. 

Prerequisites: None
Course Credit: One British Literature and One Writing Credit

Syllabus

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Required Class Materials

Please purchase the following Signet Classics publications:

• The Merchant of Venice
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Henry V
• Julius Caesar
• Hamlet 
• The Tempest

Course Topics

Students will be exposed to six plays from Shakespeare’s body of work: two comedies, two tragedies, a history play, and a romance. 

Course Specifics

Students will engage in discussions using the Socratic Method, take tests involving objective questions and essays, and write one longer interpretive essay. They will also write a research paper on some aspect of Shakespeare’s England, which will help them develop the skills of paraphrasing, quoting, and citing their work. 

Recorded Classes

All classes are video recorded and available for students to watch later so they don’t miss any instruction.

International Students

We welcome international students from across the world. Please note that all classes are taught in the Eastern time zone. 

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