We will keep the same schedule for both classes, whether you're taking the online Zoom course or the in person course in Arsht Hall.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ZOOM
Thursdays, 10:45 to 12:00, Arsht Hall
Sept. 7 and 8
Introduction to the course
Sept. 14 and 15
lecture, background on the content of Horse
Sept. 21 and 22
discussion of Horse, Geraldine Brooks
Sept. 28 and 29
background on Hamnet, Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Oct. 5 and 6-
discussion of the Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell
Oct. 12 and 13
lecture, background on the Kristin Hannah novel, The Magic Hour, particularly the "wild child" literary trope
Oct. 19 and 20
discussion of the Kristin Hannah novel, The Magic Hour
Oct. 26 and 27
background on Manzanar, the WWII Japanese detention camp
Nov. 2 and 3
discussion of mystery novel Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
Nov 9 and 10
background on the Australian literary tradition
Nov. 16 and 17
discussion of mystery novel Resurrection Bay, by Emma Viskic
Nov. 23 and 24 NO CLASS Thanksgiving
Nov 30 and Dec. 1
lecture, background on the Raj, the British occupation of India
Dec. 7 and 8
discussion of mystery novel A Rising Man, by Abir Mukherjee
Dec. 14--optional discussion of A Thousand Acres