Medieval people worked hard but also knew how to celebrate. This course explores the ways in which they marked important festive occasions, and the activities they enjoyed at times of relaxation and entertainment. Topics which we will cover include - Christmas, Easter, spring and summer Celebrations; music, dancing and play-going; drinkings and Church Ales; sports and games; pilgrimage.
Additional information about this course
Half term date: 14/02/2022
Course aim
This course explores the ways in which medieval East Anglians marked important festive occasions and the activities they enjoyed at times of relaxation and entertainment.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Explore the variety of different styles of entertainment enjoyed in the medieval period.
- Identify the festivals celebrated in the Middle Ages and the types of entertainment associated with them.
- Analyse how festivals and entertainments in East Anglia could be used for a variety of social reasons such as fundraising and protest.
- Evaluate the importance of festivity and entertainment to the medieval East Anglian economy.
What else do I need to know?
You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas.
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