Mary Shelley; painting by Richard Rothwell: more information
For English Teachers: Teaching Frankenstein - Themes, Context and Exam Strategy
Exam-focused. Conceptually rigorous. Led by Austi Classics.
Join a live seminar on Frankenstein, designed to deepen understanding of the novel’s ideas, contexts, and contemporary relevance — and to help students translate that understanding into stronger academic performance.
This seminar is led by the CEO of Austi Classics, publisher of an independent edition of Frankenstein that has been purchased by over 6,000 students worldwide since 2016.
Who is this seminar for?
- • Senior high school students studying Frankenstein
- • Teachers are welcome to observe and participate in Q&A
What the seminar will cover
- • The central ideas of Frankenstein and why they still matter today
- • Science, responsibility, power, and creation
- • Victor Frankenstein and the Creature as mirrored figures
- • How to move beyond plot summary in essays
- • Common mistakes students make in assessments
- • What examiners actually reward in responses on Frankenstein
Date and time
US Eastern time 1pm Thu 26 March 2026
Format
- • Live online seminar (Zoom Webinar)
- • 60 minutes presentation followed by Q&A
- • Live Q&A at the end
- • Text-based chat Q&A panel
- • Text-based moderated chat
- • Participant videos and microphones off
- • Optional access to recording and resources after the event
Pricing
Live attendance: Free
All registered participants may attend the live seminar at no cost.
Bonus
English teachers who:
- • Register in advance
- • Attend the live seminar
http://austi.org/frankensteinforteachers
Discount details will be shared during the seminar.
Register now
Please complete the short booking form below to register for free live attendance.
You will receive a confirmation email with your session details and webinar link.
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