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LUCY POTTER: Have you ever wondered
why Shakespeare matters so much
to so many people the world over?
In this course, we'll introduce you
to Shakespeare and his influence
through a focus on emotions--
emotions such as love,
hate, and jealousy--
and introduce you to some new ideas that
will help you enjoy Shakespeare's plays
as well as understand them more fully.
JOY MCENTEE: We will
visit the places that
were central to Shakespeare's
life and his work
and explore the meaning of
some of his best-loved plays,
including Hamlet, A Midsummer
Night's Dream, and Othello.
MAHENDRA CHITRARASU:
Together, we'll help
you interact with Shakespeare's
writing and work out what
Shakespeare means to you and others.
PRASANNA NIDUMOLU: And we will help
you understand Shakespeare's language
so you can appreciate
the power of his words.
LUCY POTTER: During this course,
you will have an opportunity
to share with us your
experience of Shakespeare,
and we will share our
personal experiences with you.
MAHENDRA CHITRARASU:
We'll look at the ways
in which a scene can
be read or performed
and see how that can
radically change its meaning.
PRASANNA NIDUMOLU: Using a
number of important speeches,
we will consider the ways in which
Shakespeare's language directs actors.
LUCY POTTER: We'll show you the
impact that Shakespeare has had
on many cultural and artistic forms.
JOY MCENTEE: we'll show that Shakespeare
is accessible and interesting.
This will increase your
understanding of the man, his work,
and why it matters to so many.
LUCY POTTER: We're really looking
forward to sharing Shakespeare with you
and to helping you
find your Shakespeare.
Enroll now, and we'll see you soon.
