This free course from the University of London explores critical thinking, and the interpretation of texts, through the Shakespeare authorship question. Using doubt about Shakespeare’s authorship as our playground, we will explore the key concept of authorship attribution, while developing skills in literary analysis, interpretation, and argument. Through forensic exploration of key texts, you will learn why Shakespeare’s authorship is questioned, and what evidence is cited on both sides of the debate.
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Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare
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Try Coursera for BusinessSyllabus - What you will learn from this course
Understanding the Question
The Man and the Author
The Evidence from Stratford-upon-Avon
The First Folio as Proof of Authorship
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This was an extremely interesting course. I loved that it questioned traditional thinking. I truly believe that more courses like this should exist. Excellent
A wonderful guide to critical thinking and very illuminating regarding the doubts about The Shakespeare Authorship Question. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you.
The course was fantastic! I did this not really knowing what I was getting into, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I cannot wait to start another course.
Excellent! advances the position that the Authorship Question is a valid and necessary subject for Academic research!
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