15 th January 2008 - Another Twilight Class

Following Part 1 of our Twilight Course, Romanticism and Modernism, that took place last session, we are now offering 7 sessions on the Renaissance during the Spring Term. As before, this is open to parents and, indeed, any adults who care to come along. It is also available to students in the Sixths – some of the texts for discussion are included in the English A level syllabus. The course will be led by George Harris and Henry Marsh. It will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.00 in R.92 in The Donaldson’s Building. Anyone wishing to register for the course should contact Laura Howie, on 624 4943 or lhowie@edinburghacademy.org.uk those who have already registered are invited to attend the course which recommences on Tuesday 23 rd January. The cost will be £20 which is payable on the first night.

Part 2

The Renaissance

1. Wednesday 23rdJanuary

Petrarch HEM

The Historical background to the Italian Renaissance 1250-1600 GHH

Downloads:
Renaissance background powerpoint (2MB)
Renaissance background Word Doc (43K)
Renaissance sources Word Doc (20K)

2. 30 th January

Chaucer – ‘The Franklin’s Tale’ HEM

The Quattrocento: The ‘Golden Age’ of FlorenceGHH

Downloads:
The Quattrocento powerpoint ( 4.4MB)
The Quattrocento Sources Word Doc (18K)
Renaissance Painting (2.8 MB Powerpoint)

3. 6 th February

Robert Henryson ‘TheTestament of Cresseid’ HEM

The Stewart Monarchy in ScotlandGHH

Downloads:
Stewart Monarchy (33K Word Doc)
Stewart Sources (42K Word Doc)

4. 13 th February

William Tyndale HEM

Reformation and Counter-Reformation GHH

5. 20 th February

‘Hamlet’ – ‘1599’, Castiglione etc HEM

Erasmus GHH

6. 27 th February

‘Hamlet’ HEM

Some thoughts on directing Shakespeare’s plays GHH  

7. 5 th March

‘The Tempest’ HEM

Voyages of Discovery GHH