Sydney F Lewis Explores a particular topic in American culture
that highlights the methodological tools needed to integrate the
interpretation of cultural texts, including literature, film,
music, and art, with their historical contexts. Winter 2013 The
course will explore the Harlem Renaissance as a time of prolific
black cultural production which strove for political liberation.
We will consider the political contexts that led to the rise of
the Harlem renaissance and debate whether the Renaissance died
or morphed into something else. Race, gender, and sexual
politics will be considered in looking at the Harlem Renaissance
as a pivotal moment in black civil rights. Texts will include
literature, film, history, and some theory. Student learning
goals General method of instruction This class functions through
a student-centered pedagogy. Active in-class participation is
required and will comprise a substantial portion of your final
grade. Lectures will be rare occurrences, and class time will
mostly be compri