Thematically, we will focus broadly on the formation of identities gender, religion and national identities and their articulation into social, political and economic relationships of power. Attendance and participation . This is a small class taught in a seminar format. Your active participation is critical to your learning and to that of your cohorts. You should come to class having read the assigned material and prepared to engage in discussion.
Regular attendance is crucial.
Other readings are on reserve at the library and are also available electronically via the website of this class or via the library s website. Part of this latter grade will be based on discussion questions that you are responsible for bringing to every class. Papers will be due every two weeks or so. If you have difficulty understanding the readings, come and talk to me, and I will try to help you read more efficiently and easily. Lady Montagu, The complete letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu , pp.