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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Key Stage 5, FE Level 3
Min 10 - Max 30
1 Hour
University Campus or Online/Virtual delivery

In this fast-paced one-hour masterclass, students will develop their understanding of the context and contemporary response to Shakespeare.

In this fast-paced one-hour masterclass with an academic and/or ambassadors, students will develop their understanding of the context and contemporary response to Shakespeare.

Using manuscript evidence, this session will explore how Shakespeare’s first readers responded to his sonnets and develop their confidence in critically engaging with the key themes and genres in Shakespeare’s work.

Curriculum Links:

  • English Literature (Key Stage 5/ Level 3) – set texts/poetry
  • English Literature (Key Stage 5/ Level 3) – Love through the Ages
  • English Literature (Key Stage 5/ Level 3) – Texts in Context
  • English Literature (Key Stage 5/ Level 3) – Independent critical study

Gatsby Benchmarks:

Masterclass: 1, 3, 4, 7

Taster Day: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

Make it a Taster Day: Includes a campus tour and HE information talk. 

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