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= =   Contact, Colonization, Context:   Setting a framework for //The Tempest// Areas of Research: 1. Spanish exploration/colonization (1400-1700) 2. Dutch exploration/colonization (1400-1800) 3. English exploration/colonization (1400-1700, mention must be given to Ireland, though not exclusively) 4. Portuguese exploration/colonization (1400-1700) Areas of Focus: After choosing a country, it is suggested that your group address the following issues. Note you do not have to follow this format, but it is recommended that you organize your ideas in some kind of structure. Remember that your goal is to help us “see” what was happening before and after Shakespeare wrote //the Tempest// 1. Who & Where  à  names of explorers; people involved in the voyages; who was colonized; names of the monarchy; who financed these expeditions; etc.; a map of the newly colonized territories would be helpful; place names; major cities in colony and homeland, etc. 2. What  à  what happened immediately upon contact; what was brought to the new world; what was established; what was brought home to the motherland; //Culturally, Economically, Politically, Intellectually, Socially,// what was happening in the home country during this period; Try to find some sources that can provide a glimpse into what the colonizers thought of the new world. Your social science teachers may guide you in the right direction (don’t be afraid to ask them) 3. Why & When  à  reasons for exploration and colonization, timeline of important events in the mother-country, specific dates of major events, etc.   4.  So What  à  what are the lasting effects (positive and negative) Objective: In order to enrich our experience of Shakespeare’s //The Tempest//, it will help to get a sense of the temporal, socio-political context of not just England, but the major events and ideas of the Renaissance: a sense of the zeitgeist. Your peers will rely on you to provide them with a thorough, accurate, and (as important) //entertaining// presentation of the intricacies of your topic. Presentation: This is a multi-media presentation with a focus on power-point or a wikispace. Be creative! Don’t be afraid to incorporate film, music, art, drama, etc. Teamwork: Be sure to get everyone’s contact information to communicate outside of class. Decide on the number of tasks and distribute them evenly. Keep in mind that each person should have 3-4 mins of “airtime” Components: 1) 15-20minute power point presentation   2)  A 1-2 page handout for your peers. Leave AMPLE room for them and myself to take notes. Essentially this is a lecture, you will be teaching us. Not too far removed from what you will experience at university Evaluation (rubric is forthcoming)  à Organization (members respect the due dates, work periods, presentation time limit, members share the “airtime”  à  Content (thorough accurate detail)  à  Creativity (originality of presentation – don’t be afraid to break with convention)  à  Presentation Style (voice, method, media)  à References (Detailed list of sources must be included as the penultimate or last slide in presentation.)  à please submit the presentation to me on either a CD or mem-stick (yes, I will return it to you) TENTATIVE DUE DATE: