Shakespeare in London

Program Overview

King's College London's Undergraduate Summer School: Shakespeare in London is a two-week intensive program that delves into Shakespeare's works and their early modern context. Through lectures, field trips, and group work, students explore three plays, film adaptations, and the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's works. The program offers 4 credits and is taught by King's College London academics, providing a strong foundation for further study or careers in English literature, drama, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Type: Summer program
• Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: July 15th - 26th, 2024
• Application Deadline: May 10th, 2024
• Credit Level: 4 (equivalent to a 15-credit King's undergraduate module)
• Course Load: Intensive, comprising lectures, independent study, and group work
• Assessment: University standard examinations
• Credit Transfer: Many students receive external credit from their home institutions for this program

Outline:

• Content: Explores texts by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, focusing on the social and cultural context of their production in early modern London.
• Structure:
• Intensive teaching
• Independent study
• Group work
• Field trips to historical sites, museums, and galleries
• Examination
• Modules:
• Three plays from the period
• Two film adaptations
• The 'afterlife' of Shakespeare's plays as texts, performance, and global culture

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Essays (60%)
• Presentation (15%)
• Report (25%)
• Criteria:
• Detailed analysis of texts and films
• Critical and theatrical perspectives
• Engaging with current research in Shakespeare studies

Teaching:

• Taught on-campus: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Faculty: King's College London academics with expertise in Shakespeare and early modern literature
• Approach: Interactive and engaging, encouraging student participation and discussion

Careers:

This program provides strong foundation for further study or careers in:

• English literature
• Drama and theatre studies
• History
• Cultural studies
• Education
• Journalism

Other:

• Fee Discounts:
• One session: £2,400
• Two sessions: £4,800 (reduced to £4,395 for applications received by May 10th, 2024)
• Eligibility: Open to current/former undergraduate students and professionals with relevant experience.