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NCSA > Winter Programme 2009 |
Winter 2009- Dates of Term: January 4 - March 21; Mid-Term Break: 10 to 16 February |
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Turning Points in English HIstory, From Caesar to the Civil War Randall McGowen visiting professfor from the University of Oregon Timetable: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00-12:00 Syllabus |
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| Examine the history of England through the Roman invasion, the Norman Conquest, the Beckett controversy, the Protestant Reformation, and the English Civil War. Explore these events as windows into the lives of people in the past that help us understand the creation of the Common Law, the rise of Parliament, and the peculiar tone of English nationalism. Read original sources, view artwork, and visit Winchester, Canterbury, and Warwick to investigate what happened and what it meant to contemporaries. |
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London Theatre Althea Stewart, theatre historian and actress Timetable: Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 3:30-5:30 Syllabus update coming soon |
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| This course will examine some of the key elements in the development of British and European theater through a study of plays and dramatists whose work is currently being performed. The study of theater as a performance art will be emphasized throughout the course. We plan to see six plays throughout the term. While the precise shape of the course is dependent on the plays that are on stage at the time of your visit, we will endeavor to include a range of periods and styles. As well as seeing the plays performed, we plan to tour some theaters and/or theatrical institutions and, if possible, invite guest speakers to our classes. |
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Living in 18th Century London Randall McGowen professfor from the University of Oregon Timetable: Monday and Wednesday 1:00-3:00 Syllabus |
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| Discover eighteenth century London: a vibrant city, the seat of government, a powerful financial center, and the focus of an expanding empire. Explore the rise of new patterns of consumption, new ways of disseminating information, and a new kind of political activism during that time period. London, during this century, can be said to have given birth to the modern world. Yet it was also a place of crime, disease, and death. Study contemporary accounts and visit key locations to explore the contradictory nature of London during this explosive period. |
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Tudor England Lisa Bowers-Isaacson, historian Timetable: Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-3:00 Syllabus update coming soon |
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| This course explores the changes in sixteenth century England, in politics, government, and society at large. A recognizably more modern world emerged from the medieval age. The class begins by exploring the background and society of Tudor England: people, religion, power, and metropolitan life. Subsequent weeks offer a political history of establishment of Tudor rule, the reign of Henry VIII including the momentous break with papal authority, the political and religious difficulties during the reigns of Edward VI and Mary, and the gradual consolidation in the reign of Elizabeth which eventually ensured a smooth transition from the Tudors to the Stuarts. |
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Victorian Art and Architecture Carole Machin, art historian Timetable: Monday 3:30-5:30, Thursday 1:00-3:00 Syllabus update coming soon |
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| The reign of Queen Victoria spanned a period of industrial growth, leading to urban expansion and social change-developments which were reflected in the art and architecture of the period. This course examines Victorian painting, design, and architecture from the point of view of historical background and stylistic meaning, taking full advantage of London's Victorian heritage in both museums and the built environment. |
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| Please Note: course offerings are subject to change at any time without notice, due to on-site availability and total program enrollment. All syllabuses may change due to new material or excursions. |
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| For information on submitting an application, on financial aid and refund policy, please see the AHA international website | ||
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