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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
How were Shakespeare's plays printed and performed four centuries ago? Why does his work still inspire us? How has Shakespeare's image changed over time? Well, the Shakespeare: Print and Performance course by FutureLearn was developed to answer these questions and more. The programme is a four-week study into the glorious works of Shakespeare, and how it was adopted in the print and theatre medium.
The course is curated by King's College London in partnership with the British Library and Shakespeare's globe. It is designed to help you explore how Shakespeare's works continue to manifest themselves in contemporary storytelling and drama. Moreover, Shakespeare: Print and Performance online course also includes input from renowned curators, academics, publishers, theatre directors, musicians, and actors. Each of them provides their personal opinion about the global icon's early modern world works.
You will also get access to some exclusive, priceless manuscripts, made available to you by the British Library. Throughout the course, you will be engaging in scholarly discussion with the diverse learning community and will be able to draw from everyone's experiences. By opting for the “upgrade” access option of the FutureLearn Shakespeare: Print and Performance programme, you can also get a course completion certificate.
The Highlights
- Free access
- Four weeks programme
- Two hours commitment per week
- A digital certificate with Upgraded access
- 100 percent of online learning
- Self-paced learning
- Expert faculty
- Renowned partner university
Programme Offerings
- Self-paced learning
- 100 per cent online
- Expert Faculty
- Four Weeks
- Two Hours Per Week
- Upgrade Access Option
- Unlimited Access Option
- Partnered With King's College London
- Partnered With Shakespeare's Globe
- Partnered With British Library
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2763 | yes | Futurelearn |
- You have the option to enroll in the online Shakespeare: Print and Performance training program for free.
- However, you can also opt for the “Upgrade” and “Unlimited” options for the added benefit of unlimited access and a course completion certificate. Here are the details regarding the pricing.
Shakespeare Print and Performance fee structure
Course Name | Fees in INR |
Buy this course | ₹ 2,763.36 |
Subscribe & save | ₹ 6,500 |
Limited access | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
To get the most out of the Shakespeare: Print and Performance online training course, it is recommended for you to be familiar with Shakespeare's works. It would also help if you were a part of a study related to Shakespeare. However, there is no compulsion to have either of those things mentioned above.
What you will learn
By the end of the Shakespeare: Print and Performance training programme, you will be adept in concepts related to Shakespeare like:
- The print industry in early modern England
- Shakespeare as a global cultural icon
- Shakespeare in performance around the world
- The development of the theatre industry
- Early modern performance practices
- The instability surrounding modern play text in earlier times
- The effect of editorial policy on the performance and reading of Shakespeare today
Who it is for
The Shakespeare: Print and Performance online course is for anyone who has an interest and curiosity in William Shakespeare's work.
Admission Details
Step 1: You will first have to visit FutureLearn's official website.
Step 2: Now, type in the course name: Shakespeare: Print and Performance in the search column.
Step 3: Go through the course offerings and details. After that, click on the “Join course for free” prompt located at the top of the webpage.
Step 4: You will then be required to create an account using either your Google, Facebook, or personal email account.
Step 5: Then, choose the access mode which you prefer.
Step 6: Once you have chosen your preferred access mode, you will be successfully enrolled in the programme, and can begin learning right away.
The Syllabus
Instructors
KCL London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
FutureLearn has partnered up with the British Library, Shakespeare's Globe, and King's College London to provide the Shakespeare Print and Performance course.
The programme is four weeks long and you can complete it within that period if you invest two hours weekly.
You get six weeks of access with the free subscription.
The course material for the FutureLearn Shakespeare Print and Performance programme includes discussions, exercises, video lectures, quizzes, polls, and articles.
Yes, but only if you have enrolled with the 'upgrade' or 'unlimited' access.