The Center for the American Idea presents...

History in Shakespeare's Plays
(A.P. Hours!)

A FREE workshop for middle and high school English and History teachers.

Speakers
Clinton Brand is assistant professor of English at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, where he teaches courses on Shakespeare, Milton, 17th Century poetry, and the classical literary tradition. He received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Brand was assistant professor at Southern Illinois University (1995-2001) and lecturer at the University of Notre Dame. He was a Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellow (1993-1994) and received his B.A. from the University of Dallas, magna cum laude.


• The Political Design of the Second Tetralogy: (Richard II, 1 and 2    Henry IV and Henry V)
• Education of a Prince in 1 and 2 Henry IV
• The Travails of Two Player-Kings: Shakespeare and the Theatre of    History (Richard II vs. Henry V)

John E. Rocha, Sr. is Academic Director of the Center for the American Idea. He previously taught Honors 10th and 12th grade English and led Socratic seminars for upperclassmen in modern fiction and political philosophy at St. Thomas High School in Houston. He has a B.A. in Politics from the University of Dallas and has conducted graduate studies at University of Houston. Mr. Rocha is currently in the M.L.A. program at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. He is presently serving on the board of St. Theresa’s Catholic School. For 2002-2003, Mr. Rocha is also serving as the school board president.


• Julius Caesar: Virtue and Vice in Usurping a Tyrant
• Antony and Cleopatra: the Demise of Character Caused by Love

Important Details:
There is no charge to attend American Idea Workshops.

Refreshments and Lunch included.

TEKS information and useful handouts on subjects presented will be available.

Books will be available for purchase at reduced cost. MasterCard, Visa, Cash & Checks accepted.