Literature and Culture of the Gilded Age
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Gilded Age
Overview of the historical context and cultural landscape of the Gilded Age (1865-1900)

Module #2
Mark Twain and the Rise of American Realism
Exploring the life and works of Mark Twain, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Module #3
The Emergence of American Naturalism
Examining theNaturalist movement in American literature, including authors such as Stephen Crane and Frank Norris

Module #4
The Transformation of the American City
Analyzing the impact of urbanization on American society and culture during the Gilded Age

Module #5
The Rise of Industrial Capitalism
Examining the economic and social implications of industrialization on American society

Module #6
The Literature of Social Reform
Exploring the literary movements and authors that addressed social issues of the Gilded Age, such as Jacob Riis and Upton Sinclair

Module #7
Regionalism and Local Color
Analyzing the regionalist and local color movements in American literature, including authors such as Sarah Orne Jewett and Bret Harte

Module #8
Women Writers of the Gilded Age
Examining the lives and works of women writers, including Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, and Emily Dickinson

Module #9
African American Literature and Culture
Exploring the literary and cultural contributions of African Americans during the Gilded Age, including authors such as Frederick Douglass and Paul Laurence Dunbar

Module #10
Immigration and the Emerging American Identity
Analyzing the impact of immigration on American culture and identity during the Gilded Age

Module #11
The Westward Expansion and the American Frontier
Examining the cultural significance of the American West and its representation in literature and art

Module #12
The Gilded Age in American Art
Exploring the artistic movements and styles of the Gilded Age, including Realism, Impressionism, and the Ashcan School

Module #13
Music and Entertainment in the Gilded Age
Analyzing the popular music, theater, and entertainment of the Gilded Age

Module #14
The Press and Journalism in the Gilded Age
Examining the role of the press and journalism in shaping public opinion and cultural values during the Gilded Age

Module #15
The Gilded Age and the Emergence of Consumer Culture
Exploring the rise of consumer culture and its impact on American society and literature

Module #16
Technology and Innovation in the Gilded Age
Analyzing the impact of technological advancements on American society and culture during the Gilded Age

Module #17
The Politics of the Gilded Age
Examining the major political events and figures of the Gilded Age, including the Robber Barons and the Populist movement

Module #18
The Gilded Age Abroad
Exploring American cultural and literary exchange with Europe and beyond during the Gilded Age

Module #19
The Legacy of the Gilded Age
Analyzing the lasting impact of the Gilded Age on American literature, culture, and society

Module #20
Case Study:The 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition
Examining the cultural and historical significance of the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago

Module #21
Case Study:The 1894 Pullman Strike
Analyzing the social and economic impact of the 1894 Pullman Strike and its representation in literature and art

Module #22
Research Methods and Primary Sources
Exploring research methods and primary sources for studying the Gilded Age

Module #23
Critical Approaches to Gilded Age Literature
Examining different critical approaches to Gilded Age literature, including Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial perspectives

Module #24
Digital Humanities and the Gilded Age
Exploring the role of digital humanities in the study and representation of the Gilded Age

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Literature and Culture of the Gilded Age career

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Literature and Culture of the Gilded Age ( 25 Modules )

Literature and Culture of the Gilded Age
( 25 Modules )