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Course Outline
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It also sets out what you should expect to learn. There will be an opportunity for course
members to discuss the course content with the tutor.
Course Title
The Early Plantagenet Monarchy in England and Wales
Course ID
C3732684
Tutor
Start date
19.9.2012
Day(s)/time(s)
No. of sessions
10
Hours per session
Anne Milton-Worssell
Wednesday 10 a.m.
2
Fees
£79
Venue: Archway Theatre, Horley
Branch/Partner
Horley
Branch/Partner
contact details
Jennifer Robinson j.wrobinson@btinternet.com
Publicity Description
From William the Conqueror to Henry II. Life in medieval England was rough and tough
and a time of transition with the Norman monarchy taking control. Surprisingly it was also
a time of very strong women (the she-wolves of England) – time to look back 1000 years
into our past.
Course Aims
The main aim of this course is to give a broad brush view of the History of England from
1066 to 1216. Besides understanding how the monarchy worked in this period we will
explore the building of the first castles, the development of the feudal system, and the life
or ordinary men and women in this period
Main Topics Covered
1: Introducing the Plantagenets
2: William the Conqueror
3. The Bayeaux Tapestry, What it tells us.
4: Domesday and the development of the feudal system
5: the first Norman Castles
6: Stephen and Matilda (the first she-wolf)
7: The early years of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine (the second she-wolf)
8: Henry II and Thomas Becket
9: The later years of Henry II
10: Family life during the time of the early Plantagents (Review)
Pre-course preparation, reading, internet research etc.
None, just a real interest in the subject
TITLE
AUTHOR
The Plantagenets: The
Kings who made England
A brief history of the
Normans
She-Wolves
The Medieval Castle in
England and Wales
PUBLISHER
Jones, Dan
Harper Press
Nerveux, Francois
Castor, Helen
Poundsm Norman
Robinson
Faber & Faber
CUP
Essential costs/materials None
Writing materials for taking notes
Entry Requirements/Level
Suitable for the enthusiastic learner
Qualification gained
N/A
Awarding Body
N/A
Teaching and learning methods used
Illustrated lectures, discussions, workshops using appropriate contemporary documents,
exercises such as quizzes to inform learning.
Learning Outcomes
1. Give an account of the Norman and Plantagenet dynasties from 1066-1216
2. Explain the main elements in a Norman Castle
3. Be Familiar with at least 3 Major documents of the period
4. explain the structure of the feudal system
How do you know you are learning?
This will be achieved through the various quizzes workshops and exercises that will be set.
Suggested Further Study and Progression Routes
Next course should be the later Plantagenets in order to carry on the Chronology.
Brief tutor profile
Anne Milton-Worssell has a Master’s Degree in history and has been teaching history in
the adult and university learning sectors for the past 16 years. She has a great interest in
English history in particular using local history as a means of understanding national
history. She likes her classes to be involved in asking questions, and hope they will share
her enthusiasm for the subject.
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Scotland (number SC039239) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 2806910)
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The WEA is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive learning.
WEA London and Southern Regions' Support Centre
57 Riverside 2, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DP
Tel: 01634 298600 Fax: 01634 298601 email: london&southernrsc@wea.org.uk
The Workers' Educational Association is a charity registered in England and Wales (number 1112775) and in
Scotland (number SC039239) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 2806910)