CEMS Member New Publications 2023

CEMS Member New Publications 2023

by Centre for Early Modern Studies

In February 2023 the Centre for Early Modern Studies celebrates a new publication by Dr Claire Hansen as one of the three editors.  Reimagining Shakespeare Education: Teaching and Learning through Collaboration (Cambridge University Press 2023) edited by Liam F. Semler (USydney), Claire Hansen (CEMS ANU) and Jacqueline Manuel (USydney) was launched via zoom on 24 February 2023. Shakespeare education is being reimagined around the world. This book delves into the important role of collaborative projects in this extraordinary transformation. Over twenty innovative Shakespeare partnerships from the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe and South America are critically explored by their leaders and participants. Structured into thematic sections covering engagement with schools, universities, the public, the digital and performance, the chapters offer vivid insights into what it means to teach, learn and experience Shakespeare in collaboration with others. Diversity, equality, identity, incarceration, disability, community and culture are key factors in these initiatives, which together reveal how complex and humane Shakespeare education can be. Whether you are interested in practice or theory, this collection showcases an abundance of rich, inspiring and informative perspectives on Shakespeare education in our contemporary world.