In Course 2: Memorializing Family History—From Intimidation to Empowerment With Angela McGhie, Kaelyn Deeter, and Nicole LaRue Faculty each walk students through the beginning phases of their selected projects. The project typically begins with family lore or provenance details of a treasured heirloom.

In Course 2: Memorializing Family History—From Intimidation to Empowerment With Angela McGhie, Kaelyn Deeter, and Nicole LaRue Students break into small groups of five to “show and tell” the chosen topic. Peers provide feedback.

In Course 2: Memorializing Family History—From Intimidation to Empowerment With Angela McGhie, Kaelyn Deeter, and Nicole LaRue Faculty share each of their final pieces that include documentation and historical context. They will emphasize the decisions, reasoning and strategies that fuel the writing choices.

In Course 2: Memorializing Family History—From Intimidation to Empowerment With Karen Stanbury, Angela McGhie, Nicole LaRue, and John Colletta Volunteers (selected by lottery as time permits) seek class feedback. The student may read his or her piece to the class or select a friend to read it on his or her behalf. The class will offer a broad reaction to the peer’s written piece emphasizing the strengths and emotional impact. The class discusses the piece while the writer listens and takes notes. The writer may ask questions of the readers at the conclusion of the discussion. The class will assist the writer to restructure the piece and tighten the writing.