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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 1740	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
Shakespeare Print and Performance	Free
Shakespeare Print and Performance- Upgrade	₹ 770/month
Shakespeare Print and Performance- Unlimited	₹ 1,740

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

Acting skills

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

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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)

1: Which organisations have FutureLearn partnered with to provide this course?

FutureLearn has partnered up with the British Library, Shakespeare's Globe, and King's College London to provide the Shakespeare Print and Performance course.

2: What is the programme duration and how much time must I spend every week to complete it within the period?

The programme is four weeks long and you can complete it within that period if you invest two hours weekly.

3: For how many weeks do I get access for with the free subscription?

You get six weeks of access with the free subscription.

4: What type of study material is provided in the Shakespeare Print and Performance course?

The course material for the FutureLearn Shakespeare Print and Performance programme includes discussions, exercises, video lectures, quizzes, polls, and articles.

5: Does FutureLearn provide any certificate upon course completion?

Yes, but only if you have enrolled with the 'upgrade' or 'unlimited' access.