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"The Medieval World" lecture series at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ through April 28

Published March 09, 2015

The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, will present β€œThe Medieval World: A series of Lectures and Events exploring the Middle Ages,” through April 28.

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The series will feature 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Professors and guest speakers. All events are free and open to the public.

β€œThe series on medieval history offers an interesting insight into topics not generally known,” said Dr. Ruth Smith, director of the School of Humanities. β€œThe series is funded by the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences and brings together faculty from 911±¬ΑΟΝψ and Loyola University to explore ideas related to math, history, literature, and theater. The collaboration of faculty from a variety of disciplines offers a wonderful educational opportunity for 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students and the community.”

The lecture series will include a morality play, presentations on the evolution of language, mathematics, the development of maps, the legend of King Arthur, crucial changes due to the Battle of Agincourt, and much more.

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The events are as follows:

Drs. Jeff Anderson and Mark Clark will present β€œThe Arthur of History,” at 7 p.m., on March 10, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

Dr. Monica Bontty will present β€œThe OLD French Connection: Life and Literature in a Crusader Kingdom,” at 7 p.m., on March 12, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

Dr. Roger Carpenter will present β€œMaps and Travel Narratives of the Late Medieval Period,” at 7 p.m., on March 24, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

Dr. Ralph Brown will present β€œThe Battle of Agincourt: Other Views: Medieval, Shakespearean and Modern,” at 7 p.m., on April 14, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

Dr. John T. Sebastian of Loyola University will present β€œDo as I Say, Not as I Do: The Drama of Vice in Late Medieval England,” at 7 p.m., on April 20, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

Dr. Mark Clark will be joined by 911±¬ΑΟΝψ students in the presentation of β€œCastle of Perseverance,” a morality play, at 2 p.m., April 21, in the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ Quad.

Dr. Chris Blackburn will present β€œPlague, Pox, and Pestilence in Medieval Europe” at 7 p.m., on April 28, in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-105.

For more information please contact Arely Castillo at castillo@ulm.edu , or at 318-342-1296.