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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Exploring English: Shakespeare
This course looked at the life and work of William Shakespeare with particular attention to five of his plays, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest and Hamlet. The course also included language activities to help improve English language skills.
6 weeks, 2 hours per week
Michael Bibby
English Global Product Manager
British Council
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore the life and works of William Shakespeare.
- Investigate five of Shakespeare’s plays and look at the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work.
- Reflect on words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.
Syllabus
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
- Much Ado About Nothing
- The Tempest
- Macbeth
Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.
Short quizzes will check your understanding and you’ll be asked to share your ideas and opinions on the topics Shakespeare raises.
Issued on 12th May 2020
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