Shakespeare In Pop Culture Series: Introduction

CLASS DESCRIPTION
This is a one-week course in which students will be introduced to William Shakespeare, the Globe Theater, and Shakespeare’s sonnets and writing style.

This introductory course is meant to prepare students for the other courses in the series, which each focus on one of Shakespeare’s plays, as well as modern adaptations of the play in popular culture.

The goal of this course series is to learn the famous works of Shakespeare through the use of present day pop culture. Lessons for the other courses in this series will focus on themes, characters, and social significance of Shakespeare’s most famous plays in comparison to their modern re-imaginings.

Assignments will range from writing analytical reports on primary and secondary sources, to students having the option to film their very own adaptations of these works. Each student should leave this course with a well rounded comprehension of the significance of Shakespeare’s works, then and now.

Disclaimer: This short introductory course ONLY focuses on an introduction to Shakespeare’s life and writing. HOWEVER, some of the films presented in the other classes of this course series are rated PG-13, and therefore that is the recommended age minimum for those classes, with the exception of parental consent for younger ages.

CLASS FORMAT
No live classes—view lessons on YOUR schedule. In general, expect 1.5-2.5 hours to work through the lesson plan each week, and an additional 2-5 hours working on assignments (it really depends what assignment your child chooses to do and how they manage their time). For classes with two levels, the material is the same for both—the depth of the assignments differs. Younger students should usually be placed in Level 1. Older students, or younger students who want more of a challenge, should be placed in Level 2.

Each lesson consists of a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students will have access to our learning management system, Canvas, for viewing their lesson, printing worksheets, taking quizzes, viewing/submitting assignments, participating in discussions, and viewing grades/feedback. Read more details about class format.