Reading Shakespeare’s Sonnets

University event offered by Canterbury Christ Church University

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Short Session Delivered online or in-person Minimum students: 10

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

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Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)

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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

Maximum: 30

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

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Available dates

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Suitable for

Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)

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