HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS - ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND
HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS - ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND
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What is the course about?
Elizabeth’s succession and the urgent need for political and
religious settlement.
Growing towns and trade; piracy and slaves; new industries and the
professions.
New styles of music, architecture and literature; Shakespeare and
the theatre.
The content and outcomes of the course will be discussed with you
and may be adapted to meet your needs and those of the group. By
the end of the course you should be able to:
Understand major themes in the History of England in the late 16th
Century
Evaluate historical and cultural materials and documents as
evidence
Compare different interpretations of key historical events and
themes
Who is the course for?
Anyone interested …
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What is the course about?
Elizabeth’s succession and the urgent need for political and
religious settlement.
Growing towns and trade; piracy and slaves; new industries and the
professions.
New styles of music, architecture and literature; Shakespeare and
the theatre.
The content and outcomes of the course will be discussed with you
and may be adapted to meet your needs and those of the group. By
the end of the course you should be able to:
Understand major themes in the History of England in the late 16th
Century
Evaluate historical and cultural materials and documents as
evidence
Compare different interpretations of key historical events and
themes
Who is the course for?
Anyone interested in Elizabethan or late 16th Century England is
welcome. There is
no need to have studied History previously, or to have any special
historical skills.
What is your approach?
Varied methods with plenty of opportunities for you to
participate and ask questions
What can I do next?
If you would like more information about progression
opportunities, please speak to your tutor or other member of
staff.
Further information about career opportunities can be found by
visiting HYPERLINK "https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk"
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Read one or more of the following books, all of which can be
obtained from libraries (which can easily order books from other
branches in the county),
or bought, often second-hand (although there is no need to buy any
books).
John Guy: The Tudors - a very short introduction, Oxford University
Press, 2000; and other books including a more detailed history of
Tudor England
Susan Brigden: New Worlds, Lost Worlds – the rule of the Tudors,
1485-1603, Penguin, 2000, is in between Guy’s two books in length
but of equal quality
Melvyn Bragg: The Adventure of English (also on DVD and as an
audio-book) is ideal if you are interested in the development of
the English language
Please bear in mind tha
What will I need?
You will have an opportunity to maintain an Individual Learning
Plan and your tutor will discuss your progress and achievement with
you throughout the course.
What will I need for the first session?
Writing materials are useful, and please bring your reading glasses
if you use them
Are there any other costs?
No
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