Place, race, and gender in new england gothic literature [this three-week institute examines the abiding cultural influence of the puritans on new england gothic literature, with a particular focus on…

This federal Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development program (CFDA 45.163) provides $120,926 to support a three-week academic institute at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. The institute examines the influence of the Puritans on New England Gothic literature, exploring this topic through the lenses of place, race, and gender. The institute aims to demonstrate for participants how considering these socio-cultural factors can enrich the learning experiences of their students and link early American history to contemporary discourses about American identity. The award will fund logistics like participant housing/meals, classroom facilities, and expert instructors to deliver academic sessions, site visits, and curriculum development activities. This project grant, awarded on October 1, 2023, supports experiential learning and curriculum development for educators in the humanities disciplines.

Place, race, and gender in new england gothic literature [this three-week institute examines the abiding cultural influence of the puritans on new england gothic literature, with a particular focus on horror. Participants in this institute will explore this topic through the lenses of place, race, and gender. The curriculum will demonstrate for participants how accounting for these socio-cultural factors can enrich the learning experiences of their students, as well as provide ways to link early american history to contemporary discourses about american identity.]