Week  1
Tuesday, January 9 -- Read:  "American Freedom in a Global Age," by Eric Foner Small seminar discussion of Foner's essay, facilitated by returning students. Short lecture on progressivism. Assignment: Read Changing the World

Thursday, January 11 In-class writing on history and irony. Timeline workshop. Assignment: Finish Changing the World and bring two copies of essay response for January 18 seminar.