Print this page The Turbulent 17th Century: Caroline and Restoration England

This course examines cultural life in England during one of its most turbulent political and social periods: from the reign of Charles I to the reign of William and Mary. It begins with the outstanding paintings of Van Dyck, court portraitist to Charles and the music of William and Henry Lawes, who served the Caroline court. The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 coincided with the work of the architectural genius Christopher Wren. Also studied is the poetry of John Dryden, some of the most profound literature of the Restoration period. Finally, there is the music of Henry Purcell, the greatest composer in 17th century England, and the plays of William Congreve, the outstanding playwright of the age.

This is a Discussion Group course, if you aren’t already part of a group please see ‘Getting Started’ below.
 

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Author: Robert Forgacs

Course Code: D197

Supplied Material: Course Booklet, CDs + USB

Units & Pricing: 6 units / $78 per person

GETTING STARTED

Start your Group: Anyone can start a Discussion Group – seek out some like-minded friends or put up a notice in your local library, bookshop or workplace. Please note a minimum of 6 people is required to start a new discussion group.

Arrange the Meetings: New groups need to decide where and when to meet, and for how long – whatever best suits members' particular situations.

Run your Group: Choose a secretary to liaise with WEA and your tutor, a Discussion Leader to chair meetings, a reporter to take discussion notes to send to your tutor, and maybe a librarian to look after the books.

Start the Course: Contact WEA Sydney to enrol. Bookings can be made for one year, divided into two terms – Term 1 commences in February, Term 2 in July (Groups may make forward bookings for popular choices). Please indicate in what order your Group wishes to study the courses, if more than one course is booked.