The Music and ‘Madness’ of Medea: Writing & Listening Assignment
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Higher Education, Feminist History, US Social History, Gender StudiesAbstract
This assignment uses music as an interpretive bridge for students to make connections between their contemporary understanding of 'mad women' and earlier depictions of iconic mad women. The assignment aids educators in pinpointing how students are engaging with and understanding course materials. It also helps faculty to see unplanned for insights into the materials from a student;s perspective.
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