Dear History Students, Not only am I the History Department Chair, but I also study women’s history! Obviously this is a hot topic in the era of women’s marches and #metoo. For next semester, please consider the following course: HIST 308: Women, Gender and Sexuality in Modern Europe. Prof. Irit Bloch, T/Th from 10:45-12:00 This class will explore the history of women, gender, and sexuality in Modern Europe. We will study historical events and developments, such as the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, two world wars, nationalism, industrialization, etc. through the lens of women’s history and we will focus on topics such as reproduction, education, work, sexuality, motherhood and the feminist movement. We will consider how analyzing events through categories such as gender and sexuality shape our understanding of these historical events. Through the reading of primary and secondary sources we will discuss the meaning of historical interpretation and the importance of context. All best, Prof. Celello