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August
10 to 16, 2008
Program
Medieval Minnesota is a unique summer learning experience appropriate for students ages 14 to 17. It consists of a one-week, boarding camp that re-imagines life in the Middle Ages. In addition to medieval history, students will learn to develop a medieval character, build a medieval costume, juggle, dance, play tunes on medieval instruments, and perform authentic medieval stories, songs, and plays. The course is geared toward training students for a graduation performance to be held at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.   Augsburg College is nationally known for its inter-disciplinary, experiential teaching in Medieval Studies. Its “Medieval Connections” course has been featured in Renaissance magazine, Teaching History, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and on Minnesota Public Radio. It is # 6 on College Bound's list of "25 Cool, Funky, and Controversial Classes."   Many of the same faculty who teach in the Medieval Studies program are also instructors at Medieval Minnesota. Here are some of the faculty past summers (faculty for 2008 program may vary): Phil
Adamo (research, juggling) is the Director of Medieval
Minnesota. He is an Associate Professor of History and Director
of Medieval Studies at Augsburg College.
Ellen Arnold (castle design) has a Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of Minnesota. She will begin teaching this fall as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. Tara Christopherson (bookbinding, shield design) is a professional artist specializing in watercolor and the book arts. She is an Associate Professor of Art at Augsburg College. Darcey Engen (dialect, movement training) is a professional actor and director, and Assistant Professor of Theatre at Augsburg College. Craig Johnson (long sword fencing) is a swordsmith and historic master fencer with Minneapolis-based Arms and Armor and the Oakshott Institute. Tim Jones (Robin Hood), one of the world's leading experts on medieval outlaw literature, is an Associate Professor of English at Augustana Unioversity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jeremy Kittleson (Renaissance dance) is a member of the Terpsichory Dance Company, which regularly performs at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Merilee Klemp (music) is a classically trained, professional musician, and Associate Professor of Music and Music History at Augsburg College. Candy Koehn (costuming) is a professional textile artist who regularly plies her craft at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Kerry Morgan (iconography) holds a Ph.D. in Art History and is Curator of Galleries at Augsburg College. Phil Thompson (calligraphy) is an Emeritus Professor of Art at Augsburg College. What’s
the right age to start studying the Middle Ages?
Many younger kids are interested in studying the Middle Ages, and this is a very good thing! Medieval Minnesota is a residential camp, designed especially for high school students, ages 14 to 17. For younger students, we highly recommend the Knight for a Day Camp, for kids 7 to 14, run by the Oakshott Institute in Minneapolis. The Oakshott’s mission is to “promote interest in ancient arms and armor through a hands-on educational approach.” The Medieval Studies Program at Augsburg College has collaborated with members of the Oakshott staff for many years -- some of them even teach at Medieval Minnesota -- and fully endorses their program. You can find out more about the Knight for a Day Camp at: www.oakeshott.org/camp.html. Application for Medieval Minnesota Cost for the camp is $750. This includes room and board, and all materials. Students who register before April 1, receive a $50 discount. A limited number of scholarships are also available. Click here to download the Application Form. Return this application with a deposit of $100. Keep a photo-copy for your records. Make checks payable to: Augsburg College Mail application to: Medieval Minnesota Augsburg College, CB #21 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 To insure quality programming, registration is limited to 24 students. If your application is accepted, registration materials, including a waiver and release of liability form will be sent to you separately. Balance of tuition will be due no later than July 5, 2008. For more information, please contact Phil Adamo, adamo@augsburg.edu, or call 612-330-1199.   Made
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