The Knowledge Project – Introduction to Shakespeare

Why do we still study Shakespeare? How have attitudes to Shakespeare changed over time? Is Shakespeare even at all relevant today? This course covers a number of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories, discussing the themes that appear frequently and challenging the way in which we categorise them. Is Romeo and Juliet really so romantic? Combining close reading with contemporary theory, the course is heavily centred on debate and the way in which Shakespeare is kept alive in today’s society. Importantly, the classes are designed for all levels, with introductions to any new material and the opportunity to go as deep as you like.

This course runs for eight weeks on Thursdays at 7.30 – 9pm, from the 16th October – 4th December.

For more details, and to sign up, go to knowledgeproject.co.uk, or email [email protected]

About us:

The Knowledge Project offers affordable evening classes in exciting subjects. Our classes are taught by specialists in small, friendly groups (no more than ten) and are centred on lively discussion. We are a social enterprise and all our proceeds go to local children’s charity Jacari.

In the coming term we also have spaces available on:

– Environmental Science
– Novel Writing
– Moral Philosophy
– Anthropology
– Psychology
– Contemporary Art

Courses are held over 8 evening sessions (£80) or in a single intensive Sunday (£50).