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Julius Caesar 2.1 Historical Reference: Julian Calendar
This video provides an insightful analysis of a specific scene in Shakespeare's play where characters discuss the positioning of celestial bodies, reflecting the historical understanding of astronomy. It explores how knowledge of the...
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The Unlikely Tour, Jimi Hendrix Opens for The Monkees
Discover the bizarre tale of Jimi Hendrix's brief stint as The Monkees' opening act in 1967.
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Word Nerd: Stale
This video delves into the etymology and evolving usage of the word "stale." The video highlights Shakespeare’s clever play on words in "Julius Caesar," where "stale" is used metaphorically to describe the devaluation of oaths through...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Historical Reference: Clothing Rules
This segment explores Shakespeare's use of contemporary references to connect with his audience, using the example of plebeians wearing "night caps" during the Lupercal ceremony. It illustrates how Shakespeare blends historical elements...
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Hamlet 1.5 Why It's Cool
In this scene, Hamlet receives the mission to avenge his father's untimely death—a murder that deprived the elder Hamlet of last rites, adding a layer of religious and ethical complexity to the act of revenge. This encounter not only...
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Hamlet 1.5 What the Critics Say
Shakespeare's realistic portrayal of the ghost in Hamlet was unique and likely unexpected compared to the traditional theatrical ghosts that were more fantastical and less emotionally nuanced. This video also touches on new historicism,...
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Hamlet 1.5 The Ghost Speaks
The ghost hints at its origins and state, with references to tormenting flames suggesting purgatory to Shakespeare's contemporary audience. This aligns with Catholic views of a transitional state where souls of sinners are purified...
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Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: "Eternal Blazon"
The ghost uses the term "eternal blazon", which has a connection to heraldry and can be metaphorically extended to depict the afterlife. This video dives into these ideas and use of imagery. It also further explores Shakespeare's...
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Hamlet 1.3 Why It's Cool
This scene introduces us to the family of Polonius, one of the king's most crucial advisors, and his children Laertes and Ophelia, presenting a parallel family dynamic to Hamlet's own. Laertes warns Ophelia about the uncertainties of her...
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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Spectacle in a Play
A video entitled "Spectacle in a Play" which examines visual and audio spectacle in a play, using William Shakespeare's The Tempest as an example.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fairies
Modern fairy tales draw from a rich tradition of fairy folklore known even in Shakespeare's time. Fairies were believed to possess supernatural abilities, like flying swiftly around the world and shape-shifting, often engaging in...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1.109 Prologue
Quince's prologue may seem clumsily written at first but is a masterfully crafted speech by Shakespeare. Ambiguity and word choice, allows for dual meanings, at times earnest or humorous. The speech, asking for the audience's forgiveness...
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The Day Henry Met…A Saxophone
Today Henry meets a Saxophone in the city of Dublin and learns all about busking and different styles of music. Saxophones dream is to play in New Orleans with his old Jazz buddies but he needs a Jazz singer to put his band back...
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Report Writing Made Simple
Learn that the best reports are clear and structured, directed appropriately to its specific audience; Understand that a quality report contains accurate information and addresses its stated purpose (e.g. problem-solving); Write clearly...
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How to Present to Camera
Prepare – choose lighting, angles and clothes that will not distract viewers; Look directly at the camera and use positive body language; Rehearse to build confidence and manage anxiety; Know and organize what you are going to say; Be...
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Beware the Executioner at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Experience the electrifying and dramatic world of the iconic Apollo Theatre and its notorious Executioner.
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Controversy and Creativity: A Look at Unconventional Advertising and Innovative Fashion at Japan Fashion Week
The video discusses controversial advertising tactics used by a Belgian DVD rental company, highlighting the fine line between humor and offensiveness in marketing campaigns. It also showcases a unique handbag with an integrated media...
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Top 20 Strategies for Persuasive Ad Copy: Advertising Copy Strategies
Your creatives want to develop compelling ad copy. So, what are the persuasive advertising copy strategies they can use? Let’s take a look…
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Five Simple Presentation Structures for a Compelling Presentation
In an earlier video, I described a compelling presentation structure. Here are five variations on it that I have used successfully. Get our Presentation Skills Toolkit, which accompanies this course https://managementcourses.gumroad.com...
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Media Buying: The Three Stages
You want to find the right time, place, and context to deliver relevant ads to your target audience, so you can increase conversion rates, sales, or brand awareness. Media buying is an important step in the advertising process. Your goal...
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Persuasive Language: How to Influence with the Words You Choose
Words have power. And some have a lot more power than others. Indeed, some have so little that they diminish the impact of the words around them. Knowing what words do and do not have power is important, if you want to use your language...
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Don Draper: In Mad Men, Advertising is Cool
Don Draper is a fictional character inhabiting a fictional representation of the 1960s US advertising industry, Mad Men. I don’t want to talk about the iconic social story lines, though. I want to identify some of the advertising...
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How to Define Your Presentation: Defusing the B.O.M.B.
Presentations are like a b.o.m.b. that can go off in your face if you don’t prepare. The absolute first thing to do is define your presentation and defuse that B.O.M.B. Get our Presentation Skills Toolkit, which accompanies this course...