Welcome!

Before we get started and begin the process of commenting on course readings and discussion, I thought it might be helpful to give you a sense of the variety of interests and talents this class holds. We had a taste of this during introductions today, but did you know:
* We have two student athletes: one on the tennis team, one on the soccer team.
* Three students interested in education, three pursuing political science, three with a writing/English major, and two quantitative students who work in mathematics and accounting.
* An unexpected fan of Lord of the Rings
* A collective interest in food: eating it, cooking it, and trying it.

As we begin to read and discuss texts in class, remember to bring your various perspectives to the table.