University of Cambridge
2 Weeks
Contemporary Literature
On Campus $7,199College Credit YesAge Range 14-18Course Time Morning EST
The course explores works by Shakespeare and other British authors and involves academic study, watching and discussing productions, and visits to author-connected sites in Cambridge. We concentrate first on language, themes and different interpretations of a Shakespeare play, before looking at a variety of poems of different periods on some of the following topics: Love, Journeys, Gender, War. Students engage in class debate, give presentations, report on productions and introduce favorite works. The course aims to promote not only understanding of literature but lively engagement with it.
Who Should Take This Course? This course is suitable for students interested in literature and creative writing.
Highlights Students may pair this course with the "Creative Writing" course to participate in our "English Literature & Writing Academy."
Courses & Academies This Course is one of our Cambridge University classes. Courses are single classes that are taken in the morning or afternoon. Students who take Courses at Cambridge University select two Courses to take during the 2 week session. Students completing 10th, 11th, and 12th grade may choose to take this Course as an Optional College Credit Course for 2 college credits.
Dates & Tuition
- Jul 8 - Jul 21: Residential - $7,199
Supplemental Fees $395 Optional College Credit Fee available for students completing 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Students that choose this option will receive 2 college credits.
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