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Approx. 25 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Engage Shakespeare’s play through appreciation of the richness of language, the complexity of his characters, and the intricacy of his narratives

  • Grasp the primary interpretive questions facing readers, actors, and scholars of Twelfth Night

  • Enhance enjoyment of the play through insight into the richness, humor, and power of Shakespeare’s presentation of the human condition

  • View Shakespeare’s plays as an invitation to interpret and create, empowering you as a thinker and creator

Skills you will gain

  • appreciate richness of Shakespearean language
  • apply Shakespeare's words and works to the contemporary moment
  • make art real and relevant in your life and community
  • textual analysis through interpretation and annotation
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 25 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
5 hours to complete

Twelfth Night and the World of the Play

5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 59 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
4 hours to complete

Desire, Identity, and Chaos in Twelfth Night

4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 79 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
5 hours to complete

Class, Comedy, and Conflict in Twelfth Night

5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 64 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Twelfth Night and the Limits of Comedy

3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 60 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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