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Overview
The Shakespeare and the interpretation of history course offered by University of Cambridge students will learn how these plays, rather than merely recounting a particular version of history, themselves explore how important historical events come to be differently and often tendentiously interpreted, both at the time when they occur and in retrospect
Attention will be given to the ways in which a play's interpretation of history could prove disquieting to the authorities of the day, and hence dangerous to those who staged it.
In weeks 1-3 the text is Richard II, with special emphasis on its significance and reception in Shakespeare's own time. in weeks 4-5 the course will turn to Henry V, revisiting questions from weeks 1-3 but also moving on to consider the interpretation of a Shakespearean history play (and of history itself as received through Shakespeare) in modern times, especially on film, from World War II on.
This course will refer to the following editions:
- Shakespeare, William. Richard II. Cambridge University Press, 2003. (paperback or Kindle edition)
- Shakespeare, william. Henry V. Cambridge University Press, 2005. (paperback or Kindle edition)
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Richard II and the politics of English history (Richard II, Act One)
- Richard II and the Renaissance monarch (Richard II, Acts Two and Three)
- Richard II as political dynamite — royal anger and state censorship (Richard II, Acts Four and Five)
- Henry V — nationalist propaganda, subversive critique, or something in between?
- Shakespearean history still open to interpretation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History Literature View 35 other Short Courses in History in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
- Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
- Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.
Tuition Fees
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