True confessions of an American grad student in England: A personal journey about all things William Shakespeare and life in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Showing posts with label Birmingham University. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birmingham University. Show all posts
Monday, October 3, 2011
Special Collections
Today I visited the Cadbury Research Library at the University of Birmingham. The Special Collections and Archives of the University of Birmingham consist of approximately 120,000 pre-1850 books dating from 1471 and some 3 million manuscripts. Today I was able to handle several rare and old books including the 1668 first edition of Paradise Lost and a 1651 copy of Canterbury Tales. - Also (the oldest book I have ever held) a 1484 copy of Plato’s Opera. I think I might be in heaven.
UK Special Keys
As if studying in England isn't hard enough, now I have to think while I am typing. I noticed today while on a University of Birmingham computer that not all of the keyboard keys are the same. It doesn't look like much of a difference, but when typing emails and quotations it gets a bit confusing...
Friday, September 16, 2011
My Studies
A few people have asked me about my program of study, so I thought I would include the description provided by the Shakespeare Institute. Enjoy!
MA in Shakespeare Studies
The programme provides an unrivalled opportunity for graduate level study of all aspects of Shakespeare, drawing on the specialisms of a team of Shakespeare scholars. One of the programme’s areas of specialization relating to its location is performance study, and students will be able to see Shakespeare performed at the Stratford theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and use the RSC archives at the Shakespeare Centre. The combined resources of the Shakespeare Institute's own library and the library of the Shakespeare Centre provide an impressive and rarely equalled resource. The MA in Shakespeare Studies has a strong reputation both in Britain and abroad, and has provided a gateway towards research and an academic career for many of its students, as well as a valued qualification for enhancing employability in a variety of areas including teaching and the arts.
MA in Shakespeare Studies
The programme provides an unrivalled opportunity for graduate level study of all aspects of Shakespeare, drawing on the specialisms of a team of Shakespeare scholars. One of the programme’s areas of specialization relating to its location is performance study, and students will be able to see Shakespeare performed at the Stratford theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and use the RSC archives at the Shakespeare Centre. The combined resources of the Shakespeare Institute's own library and the library of the Shakespeare Centre provide an impressive and rarely equalled resource. The MA in Shakespeare Studies has a strong reputation both in Britain and abroad, and has provided a gateway towards research and an academic career for many of its students, as well as a valued qualification for enhancing employability in a variety of areas including teaching and the arts.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Announcing Graduate School Acceptance!
I am proud to announce that I have been offered a place to study at Birmingham University’s Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon! In late September I will be leaving my Los Angeles life behind (at least temporarily) to embark on a journey to England. I will spend the following year pursuing my Master of Arts (MA) in Shakespeare Studies. I will be closer to the Bard than ever before! This is truly a dream come true!
This blog will detail my experiences as I make my journey and will be a testament of my love for William Shakespeare.
This blog will detail my experiences as I make my journey and will be a testament of my love for William Shakespeare.
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