Students participating in the 2025 Knowledge for Freedom (KFF) seminar at Dickinson College (July 13-July 25) will post their initial close reading reflection essays and document videos here. Those continuing for college credit after the campus experience ends will also post additional close reading reflections and final essays on Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass at this site. In addition, the site will contain a daily 2025 seminar blog produced by staff and student participants. For instructions and models for how to proceed with the various assignments, see the resource links below:
- 2025 seminar syllabus and schedule
- List of possible texts for close readings
- Close reading assignment page
- Final essay assignment page
- WordPress instructions
- WeVideo instructions
Likely dates for OPTIONAL online college credit sessions:
- Tue July 29: 10am to 11am
- Thu July 31: 10am to 11am
- Friday Aug 8: Second close reading due
- Wed Aug 20: 10am to 11am
- Wed Aug 27: 11am to 12pm
- Friday Aug 29: Final Projects due