Free Online Shakespeare Courses & MOOCs

Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Young Love (edX)

EdX

Wellesley College,WellesleyX

Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Young Love (edX)

Languages & Literature

Dive into the world of Shakespeare with our course 'Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Young Love'. This engaging online program examines two iconic plays, 'Romeo & Juliet' and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', to uncover what makes these stories of young love resonate across centuries. Whether you're a literature enthusiast or a theater lover, this course promises to bring Shakespeare's works to life.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Literature William Shakespeare Drama

Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Tragic Love (edX)

EdX

Wellesley College

Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Tragic Love (edX)

Languages & Literature

Discover the depth and complexity of Shakespeare's mature plays through 'Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance: Tragic Love'. This online course delves into the tragic love themes of Othello and King Lear, offering insights into what makes these timeless works so compelling and impactful.

No sessions available

4 Weeks

Literature William Shakespeare Shakespeare

Global Shakespeares: Re-Creating the Merchant of Venice (edX)

EdX

MIT,MITx

Global Shakespeares: Re-Creating the Merchant of Venice (edX)

Languages & Literature

Dive into the timeless world of William Shakespeare with our course on 'The Merchant of Venice.' Compare contemporary interpretations from film to stage productions, including a groundbreaking performance in Venice's Jewish Ghetto. Uncover the play’s relevance through modern lenses and explore themes of language, gender dynamics, and religious bias.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Literature William Shakespeare Drama