Course Overview
The Voices of the Harlem Renaissance course offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most significant cultural and intellectual movements in American history. Throughout the course, students delve into the diverse array of voices that emerged during the Harlem Renaissance, spanning literature, scholarship, entertainment, sports, and religion. By examining the historical context, key figures, and enduring legacies of this transformative period, students gain a deep understanding of the complexities and richness of African American culture and identity.
The Voices of the Harlem Renaissance course offers students a rich and immersive journey into one of the most vibrant periods in African American history and culture. By exploring the diverse voices and expressions of the Harlem Renaissance, students not only gain a deeper appreciation for the artistic and intellectual achievements of the era but also develop a greater understanding of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in American society.
The Voices of the Harlem Renaissance course offers students a rich and immersive journey into one of the most vibrant periods in African American history and culture. By exploring the diverse voices and expressions of the Harlem Renaissance, students not only gain a deeper appreciation for the artistic and intellectual achievements of the era but also develop a greater understanding of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in American society.
Course Summary
The Voices of the Harlem Renaissance course delves into the vibrant cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in Harlem, New York, during the early 20th century. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the significant voices that shaped the Harlem Renaissance, spanning literature, scholarship, entertainment, sports, and religion. Through interdisciplinary study and critical analysis, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical context, key figures, and enduring impact of this transformative period in African American history and culture.
Course Objectives:
To examine the historical and socio-cultural factors that contributed to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance.
To explore the diverse range of artistic expressions, literary works, and intellectual discourse produced during the Harlem Renaissance.
To analyze the contributions of key figures such as Alain Locke, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Jack Johnson, among others, across various fields including scholarship, literature, entertainment, sports, and religion.
To critically evaluate the representation and portrayal of race, identity, and social issues within the works of Harlem Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
To assess the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African American culture, literature, and society, as well as its broader influence on American history and beyond.
To engage in discussions, research, and creative projects that deepen understanding and appreciation of the diverse voices and perspectives within the Harlem Renaissance.
To develop analytical and critical thinking skills through close examination of primary texts, artworks, and historical documents from the Harlem Renaissance era.
To reflect on the relevance and resonance of the themes and legacies of the Harlem Renaissance in contemporary culture and society.
Course Objectives:
To examine the historical and socio-cultural factors that contributed to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance.
To explore the diverse range of artistic expressions, literary works, and intellectual discourse produced during the Harlem Renaissance.
To analyze the contributions of key figures such as Alain Locke, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Jack Johnson, among others, across various fields including scholarship, literature, entertainment, sports, and religion.
To critically evaluate the representation and portrayal of race, identity, and social issues within the works of Harlem Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
To assess the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African American culture, literature, and society, as well as its broader influence on American history and beyond.
To engage in discussions, research, and creative projects that deepen understanding and appreciation of the diverse voices and perspectives within the Harlem Renaissance.
To develop analytical and critical thinking skills through close examination of primary texts, artworks, and historical documents from the Harlem Renaissance era.
To reflect on the relevance and resonance of the themes and legacies of the Harlem Renaissance in contemporary culture and society.
Introduction Study Notes
Well, again, welcome to this topic. And as you can see here on the screen, our topic today is Voices of the Harlem Renaissance. Now, this is a topic that I have tackled in the past, but I wanted to come back to it today, partly because we are literally approximately 100 years from the actual event that we will be talking about today. The Harlem Renaissance actually began in 1920, 1921. There's some argument for the actual commencement of the era, but 2021 would be the general time that it would have started. We are now in 2024.
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So that actually places us just about 100 years from the actual event that we refer to historically as the Harlem Renaissance. And of course, there is so much that is a part of this kind of conversation. And of course, in this particular month, it seems so appropriate and applicable for us to take another look at this timeframe,
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this chapter in the history of our community, and certainly the history of our faith community as well. And so that's what we want to discuss, and that's what we want to examine with you. I encourage you to take copious notes, as there will be study questions at the end of the presentation. And there very well may be additional questions that you will want to raise in response to those things that And there very well may be additional questions that you will want to raise in response to those things that you hear today.
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So that actually places us just about 100 years from the actual event that we refer to historically as the Harlem Renaissance. And of course, there is so much that is a part of this kind of conversation. And of course, in this particular month, it seems so appropriate and applicable for us to take another look at this timeframe,
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this chapter in the history of our community, and certainly the history of our faith community as well. And so that's what we want to discuss, and that's what we want to examine with you. I encourage you to take copious notes, as there will be study questions at the end of the presentation. And there very well may be additional questions that you will want to raise in response to those things that And there very well may be additional questions that you will want to raise in response to those things that you hear today.