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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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO WHO WROTE SHAKESPEARE
A very well done, interesting and thought-provoking course that not only teaches the basics of the "non-Stratfordian" approach to the study of Shakespeare, but also encourages critical thinking.
Utterly brilliant, except where towards the end it gets bogged down by conspiracy theories involving the Knights Templar, Rosicrucians and Freemasons.
I want to know about who wrote Shakespeare, I never imagined that such easy way to know that and get certified internationally. Thank you, You made my life!!
Truly outstanding. The depth of the course was impressive, and my interest was locked from moment
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