The countdown has begun to the New Encounters conference from 11-14 December, convened by Dr. Hassana Moosa of the Medieval and Early Modern Orients (MEMOs) collective, and co-hosted by the Department of English Literary Studies at the University of Cape Town and the Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa. Along with a full programme of talks, panels and a series of other events, the conference will include two exciting workshops aimed at high school educators.
On Saturday 13 December, there will be a fabulous interactive session with Lauren Bates from Educasions, demonstrating the mixed reality video game Play the Knave as a fun tool that enriches learners’ understanding of Shakespeare through performance.
Venue: Arts Block, UCT upper campus
Time: 10:00-12:00
On Sunday 14 December, an informal ‘Breakfast and Brainstorm’ session will introduce teachers to new resources that can support the teaching of Shakespeare in South African schools, with an emphasis on inclusive histories.
Venue: Islamia College (Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne)
Time: 10:00-12:30
In addition, each session of the New Encounters conference will be of interest to anyone curious to explore global history before and during the ‘Renaissance’. More information and the full programme are available here.
The events are free, but registration is essential for catering purposes.