Links Syllabus

Castles & Palaces





Date Topic to be covered
Readings & Assignments
Wednesday
16 Jan 13
Introduction &
Who's Who in Mary's life
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Friday
18 Jan 13
The Road to Fotheringay Read pages 1-21

Palace of the Week: Linlithgow
Monday
21 Jan 13
Understanding the text Read pages 21-45
Wednesday
23 Jan 13
John Knox and the Scottish Reformation Read pages 53-63

Castle of the Week: Stirling
Friday
25 Jan 13
John Knox and the Scottish Reformation Re-Read pages 53-63

Palace of the Week: Falkland
Monday
28 Jan 13
Quiz #1

Discussion of Mary-related artifacts
Review notes from Weeks 1 & 2
Wednesday
30 Jan 13
Proclamation concerning the state of Religion, 1561 Read handout

Castle of the Week: Dumbarton
Friday
1 Feb 13
Ane Detection of the Doings of Mary Queen of Scots, 1571 Read pages 63-67

Palace of the Week: Louvre
Monday
4 Feb 13
Quiz #2

Discussion of Mary-related artifacts
Read John Leslie's Defence &
Review notes from Week 3
Wednesday
6 Feb 13
Correspondence of Mary & Elizabeth I Read pages 78-85

Castle of the Week: Edinburgh
Friday
8 Feb 13
Correspondence of Mary & Elizabeth I Read pages 78-85

Palace of the Week: Holyroodhouse
Monday
11 Feb 13
Midterm Exam .
Wednesday
13 Feb 13
Summary of the events leading to Mary's trial for treason Re-Read pages 21-45

Castle of the Week: Tantallon
Friday
15 Feb 13
The Bond of Association, 1584 Read pages 91-93

Palace of the Week: Kirk o'Field
Monday
18 Feb 13
Quiz #3

Discussion of Mary-related artifacts
Review notes from Week 5

Artwork Analysis Due
Wednesday
20 Feb 13
The Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Read pages 93-101

Castle of the Week: Lochleven
Friday
22 Feb 13
The Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Read pages 101-107

Palace of the Week: Workington Hall
Monday
25 Feb 13
Quiz #4

Discussion of Mary-related artifacts
Review notes from Week 6
Wednesday
27 Feb 13
Elizabeth Tudor's Speeches to Parliament Read pages 108-113

Castles of the Week: Tutbury & Carlisle
Friday
1 Mar 13
Mary's last letter, to Henri III, 1587 Read handout

Palace of the Week: Chatsworth
Monday
4 Mar 13
Quiz #5

Discussion of Mary-related artifacts
Review notes from Week 7
Wednesday
6 Mar 13
The Execution of Mary Read pages 113-120

Castle of the Week: Fotheringay
Friday
8 Mar 13
Final Exam Review everything since Midterm &
Read Adam Blackwood's History