Conversations that Shape Identity: What Eighteenth-Century Italian Salonnières Can Teach Modern Students
Abstract
Abstract: This article details an experimental and experiential case study on collaborative pedagogical strategies through a mentored undergraduate research project. It represents a group endeavor to share insight into the transhistorical lessons imparted by eighteenth-century salonnières and their agency. The overarching framework for this analysis of eighteenth-century Italian salon culture, sociability and women's writings is Social Network Theory. The interdisciplinary character of sociability enables the adaptation of this model to a curriculum focused on various themes (i.e., art, religion, science, and music). We thus propose the salon model and its applications as an innovative way to foster students' collaboration and agency.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
Historical Education Studies Worldwide
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Eighteenth-Century Studies
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 257–262
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN