Keeping in mind your task ahead, how do the following two artists help inform our understanding of the history of race in America? How can we reboot the period of Reconstruction to result in a better historical outcome?

Because somebody from class requested this...here are the three versions of Douglass' fight scene. Keep in mind that the first edition (1845) is identical to what you already have in your book. Click on Douglass (below) for access.

IF you decide to use these sources (which is not a requirement), you must cite as follows:

• Douglass' original 1845 Narrative: use a page number, as usual. For example, "---------" (34).
• 1855 Edition: cite as "---------" (My Bondage 34)
• 1892 Edition: cite as "---------" (Life and Times 34)

I wish I could re-write my own life story multiple times. Oh wait...

Be sure to ask Glücks what question he asked Dr. Blight re: Frederick Douglass!

Extra credit opportunity: show up with friends or family and take copious notes! Turn in a copy of your notes on Monday.

Here is some additional information about this important book.

The Final Exam is Wednesday, January 23rd.

• 2:00 - 3:30 pm
• Room 322
• Proctor: Dawn Sullivan Alex Howe

In preparation for the final exam:

Listen (below) to this 30-minute podcast from The Daily (NYTimes):

Interested in last year's Final Exam? Note the subject matter, the grading rubric, and the common challenges encountered with the writing.

Here is the class's first attempt at guessing the topic. Remember, I will narrow (or add to) the list for a grand total of 5 topics by Friday. Ultimately, it's MUCH more important to be familiar with the requirements of the exam than it is to guess the topic!