ENG 283 - The Harlem Renaissance

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

The course explores the literature, politics, and arts of the Harlem Renaissance. This artistic, philosophical, and intellectual movement in New York City's Harlem took place roughly from the early 1920s to the onset of the Depression. Topics to be considered include the "New Negro," The Jazz Age, and Urban Migration. Specific focus will be placed on the relationship between identity and geography as we consider the effects of migration and urbanization. (See also Cultural Studies.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ENG283

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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