Whether we teach at an R1 university, liberal arts college, community college, or other institution, our work as scholars depends upon our students. Within the context of generative AI, declining support for the Humanities, and the rapidly changing landscape of higher education, this roundtable places pedagogy at the center by inviting participants to share practical, classroom-tested approaches to teaching the Renaissance at the college level.

Each presenter will have ten minutes to discuss effective pedagogical strategies, assignments, activities, or other approaches that have proven successful in their courses. This will be followed by a discussion on the idea that how we teach the Renaissance is just as important as what we teach. Handouts are warmly welcomed because, let’s be honest, academics love a good handout.

This roundtable welcomes instructors from all disciplines, languages, and course levels - including first-year GenEd courses, surveys, upper-level seminars, and graduate courses. This roundtable emphasizes praxis over theory, with particular interest in innovative and effective classroom practices that support student recruitment, engagement, and retention. What do you do, minute by minute and week by week, in your classroom?

To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract (200 words maximum) and a short CV to Dr. Horacio Sierra at hsierra@bowiestate.edu by July 15.

The Renaissance Society of America (RSA) conference will be held 11-13 March, 2027, in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. RSA Membership and Conference registration is required. This is an in-person conference; remote presentations are not allowed.