Here’s a preview of our schedule. You’re also welcome to check out a preview of our key readings. More details, along with a complete reading list, will be given to participants before the seminar.
We will meet each weekday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoons will be devoted to individual research and study.
Each participant will meet with the co-directors during the first two weeks to discuss final project research and development, and the co-directors will be available during afternoons throughout the seminar for additional individual meetings.
Our pedagogy consultant will be available to meet with participants during four brown-bag luncheons and by appointment throughout the seminar.
Week One
Monday, July 8
Introduction to the Seminar and World War I
Tuesday, July 9
The War in 2019 – Historiography, Literary History, and Commemorations
Wednesday, July 10
Historical Fiction
Thursday, July 11
Canonical Texts
Friday, July 12
America at War (History)
Saturday, July 13
Field Trip to Washington, DC
Week Two
Monday, July 15
War Memorials – National and Local
Guest Lecture: Dr. Jennifer Wingate
Tuesday, July 16
America at War (Literature)
Wednesday, July 17
Cemeteries and Field Trips
Thursday, July 18
Women at War (History)
Guest Lecture: Dr. Susan Grayzel
Friday, July 19
Women at War (Literature)
Week Three
Monday, July 22
Empires at War (History)
Tuesday, July 23
Empires at War (Literature)
Wednesday, July 24
Final Project Preparation
Thursday, July 25
Final Presentations
Friday, July 26
Concluding Day