The last two days have been very productive and fun! We have continued our discussion on WWI but have focused mostly on the new technologies and women's role during the war. I figured that would address a diverse set of interest in the class. I also brought in a movie to show certain scenes that really exemplify trench warfare and the romanticized view of the war. The movie proved to be a happy medium between discussion and lecture. None of the students had ever seen Legends of the Fall, so it was nice to observe their reactions to the trench warfare scene and of course to Brad Pitt (sighs from the girls, eye rolls from the boys).
The students asked very thoughtful questions during class discussion and it gave me a sense of gratification that I was able to provoke such questions, especially from students that hadn't really spoken all week.
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