High school and middle school teachers of English, Social Studies, and related disciplines are invited to apply for this N.E.H. Institute at Texas A&M University-Commerce, July 13 to August 13, 2009. The focus of the Institute is to explore ways in which The Lord of the Rings may be used to teach students about medieval history, literature, and culture. Successful applicants will be awarded $3,800.00 for travel and living expenses for the five weeks. The Institute counts towards continuing professional development, and there are opportunities for individual participants to earn graduate credit if they wish.

Further information on the Institute and applications may be found here: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/litlang/NEdetails.asp?itemnum=25&pagename=nedetails