Anja Becher Andresen
The Renaissance, Shakespeare and Macbeth
An insight into Shakespeare's tragedy of Macbeth and an understanding of the literary period
Self paced
tutorials
ASSIGNMENTS
This course provides an insight into one of the most famous plays by Shakespeare.
It covers significant features of the play as a Renaissance work, including an understanding of Macbeth as a true Renaissance character.
This course offers a unique understanding of the historical setting and conditions surrounding Shakespeare as a playwright and Macbeth as a character.
Course Package
- Passages from Shakespeare's Macbeth (especially Acts 1 and 2)
- 01 PowerPoint presentation
- 04 Documents (study questions)
- 01 Document (background genre info)
- 01 Assignment
Most of the content will be based on reading and individual work on various study questions. However, there will also be some visual material as well as an essay in order to connect all the points.
Prerequisites
Students must have intermediate-level English skills as well as the ability to search for information online.
Who should take this course?
All students who are interested in literary history, classics as well as general human themes should join this course.
Course Outcome
Students will gain an insight into some of the most significant elements of European history and literature - not to mention the pleasure of studying Shakespeare. Don't forget: Shakespeare has had a profound influence on the English spoken today.
As a learner of this course, you will expand your knowledge of important elements of the European heritage; very useful if you plan to study any of the Humanities discipline later on.
Language of instruction: English
- The Renaissance: Background information
- Introduction to Macbeth
- Characteristics and insights
- Themes and literary features
Anja is an upper secondary teacher of English and Civics. Her passions are Literature and Linguistics. She teaches and speaks English on a daily basis at Fredericia Gymnasium (Danish Upper Secondary institution).
Her qualifications include Master's Degrees in English and Political Science from the University of Southern Denmark.
Anja has achieved extended didactic training and experience through almost 7 years of teaching. Her academic skills are excellent, and she has a job that allows her to constantly stay updated on issues relating to both of her academic disciplines.
Schedule & Syllabus
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