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William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': In-Depth Course
Dr. Anthony Radice
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This ten-week course provides a thorough study of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, including major themes, context, character analysis and structure.
Class Experience
Over the course of ten weeks, students will receive a thorough grounding in all of the major themes and key characters of the play. They will have many opportunities to discuss their ideas and to express them in writing. Written activities will be carefully guided so that students consistently achieve success and gain confidence and fluency. All materials are provided as part of the enrollment fee, including a study guide with quiz questions and a detailed textbook with explanatory notes and...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Act One Scenes Three to FourOverview of the whole play. Detailed analysis of Act One Scenes Three to Four. Writing on Macbeth and Banquo.Week 2Lesson 2Act One Scenes Five to SixOverview of Act One. Detailed analysis of Act One Scenes Five to Six. Writing on Lady Macbeth.Week 3Lesson 3Act Two Scene OneOverview of Act Two. Detailed analysis of Act Two Scene One. Writing on Macbeth and Banquo.Week 4Lesson 4Act Two Scene TwoOverview of the play's context. Detailed analysis of Act Two Scene Two. Writing on the theme of guilt.Week 5Lesson 5Act Three Scene OneOverview of Act Three. Detailed analysis of Act Three Scene One. Writing on Macbeth and Banquo.Week 6Lesson 6Act Three Scenes Two to ThreeOverview of the play's themes. Detailed analysis of Act Three Scenes Two to Three. Writing on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.Week 7Lesson 7Act Four Scene OneOverview of Act Four. Detailed analysis of Act Four Scene One. Writing on Macbeth.Week 8Lesson 8Act Four Scenes Two to ThreeOverview of the play's characters. Detailed analysis of Act Four Scenes Two to Three. Writing on the theme of evil.Week 9Lesson 9Act Five Scenes One to ThreeOverview of Act Five. Detailed analysis of Act Five Scenes One to Three. Writing on Lady Macbeth.Week 10Lesson 10Act Five Scenes Four to EightReview of core knowledge. Detailed analysis of Act Five Scenes Four to Eight. Writing on Macbeth's death.
- Students will gain a strong understanding of the play and develop confidence in writing about it using academic language.
I have three university degrees in literature - that's why I get to call myself 'Doctor' Radice. I've also taught literature for more than thirteen years in schools.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students should read (in the provided textbook) and listen to the scenes that will be discussed in detail in the following class. I recommend the classic BBC Radio production, as this is the most faithful adaptation I can find. Please be aware that many adaptations are not faithful to the original text and can cause confusion. You can find the BBC Radio adaptation on Audible here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Classic-BBC-Radio-Shakespeare-Tragedies-Audiobook/B01BNSXEJ6 https://www.audible.com/pd/Classic-BBC-Radio-Shakespeare-Tragedies-Audiobook/B01BNT55WY These are the start times for each section in the Audible recording: Lesson 1 I.3-4 Chapter 6 6:04 Lesson 2 I.5-6 Chapter 6 17:38 Lesson 3 II.1 Chapter 6 30:11 Lesson 4 II.2 Chapter 6 35:00 Lesson 5 III.1 Chapter 7 Lesson 6 III.2-3 Chapter 7 7:20 Lesson 7 IV.1 Chapter 7 22:26 Lesson 8 IV.2-3 Chapter 7 29:13 Lesson 9 V.1-3 Chapter 7 42:08 Lesson 10 V.4-8 Chapter 7 53:00Assessment
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classDetails: Students may submit their written work at the end of each class if they wish to receive feedback on how to improve it.
6 files available upon enrollmentAll materials are provided as part of the enrollment fee, including a study guide with quiz questions and a detailed textbook with textual notes and written exercises. Other than that, students simply need paper and pen or pencil.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
There are violent scenes in this play, as there are in all of Shakespeare's tragedies, but there is no gore or grisly detail.
Classic BBC Radio performance of 'Macbeth' here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Classic-BBC-Radio-Shakespeare-Tragedies-Audiobook/B01BNSXEJ6
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in English from University of Leeds
Master's Degree in English from University of Leeds
Bachelor's Degree in English from Manchester University
I am an English teacher and an English enthusiast - that’s why I spent so long studying English at university! I have three English degrees from two top British universities (Manchester and Leeds) and more than thirteen years of school teaching...
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$150
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-10 learners per class
