Module #1 Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance Overview of the course, historical context, and key figures of the Harlem Renaissance
Module #2 The Roots of the Harlem Renaissance Exploring the precursors to the Harlem Renaissance, including the New Negro Movement and the Great Migration
Module #3 The Harlem Renaissance:A Cultural Movement Defining the Harlem Renaissance, its key characteristics, and major themes
Module #4 Langston Hughes:The Voice of the Renaissance In-depth exploration of Langston Hughes life, poetry, and contributions to the Harlem Renaissance
Module #5 Zora Neale Hurston:Anthropologist and Author Examining Zora Neale Hurstons work, including her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God and its significance
Module #6 Countee Cullen:Poet and Intellectual Analyzing Countee Cullens poetry and essays, and his role in shaping the Harlem Renaissance
Module #7 Claude McKay:The Radical Voice Exploring Claude McKays life, poetry, and activism, and his impact on the Harlem Renaissance
Module #8 The Women of the Harlem Renaissance Examining the contributions and experiences of women writers, artists, and thinkers of the Harlem Renaissance
Module #9 The Music of the Harlem Renaissance Surveying the jazz, blues, and swing music that defined the era, and their connection to the Renaissance
Module #10 Visual Art and the Harlem Renaissance Exploring the visual art, including paintings, sculptures, and murals, that represented the Renaissance
Module #11 Theater and Performance in the Harlem Renaissance Analyzing the significance of theater, dance, and performance in the Renaissance, including the Harlem Experimental Theatre
Module #12 The Intellectual and Political Context Examining the intellectual and political debates of the era, including the New Negro Movement and the Communist Party
Module #13 The Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance Assessing the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American literature, art, and culture
Module #14 Beyond the Harlem Renaissance:The Black Arts Movement Exploring the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, its connections to the Harlem Renaissance, and key figures
Module #15 Contemporary Echoes of the Harlem Renaissance Examining how the Harlem Renaissance continues to influence contemporary literature, art, and culture
Module #16 The Global Significance of the Harlem Renaissance Discussing the Harlem Renaissances impact on international literature, art, and culture, including the Negritude movement
Module #17 Teaching the Harlem Renaissance Practical strategies for incorporating the Harlem Renaissance into K-12 and college curricula
Module #18 Digital Humanities and the Harlem Renaissance Exploring digital tools and resources for studying and teaching the Harlem Renaissance
Module #19 The Harlem Renaissance in the Digital Age Examining the Renaissances digital legacy, including online archives and digital exhibitions
Module #20 Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Harlem Renaissance Integrating multiple disciplines, including history, literature, art, and music, to understand the Renaissance
Module #21 The Harlem Renaissance and Social Justice Analyzing the Renaissances connections to social justice movements, including the Civil Rights Movement
Module #22 The Harlem Renaissance and Identity Examining how the Renaissance shaped and reflected African American identity and culture
Module #23 The Harlem Renaissance and Power Dynamics Exploring how the Renaissance navigated and challenged racial and gender-based power structures
Module #24 The Harlem Renaissance and the American Dream Discussing how the Renaissance redefined and challenged the American Dream
Module #25 Comparative Approaches to the Harlem Renaissance Comparing the Harlem Renaissance to other cultural and literary movements around the world
Module #26 The Harlem Renaissance and Its Challenges Examining the challenges faced by the Renaissance, including racism, sexism, and censorship
Module #27 The Harlem Renaissance and Its Triumphs Celebrating the achievements and legacies of the Renaissance, including its cultural and artistic innovations
Module #28 The Future of the Harlem Renaissance Looking ahead to the continued relevance and impact of the Harlem Renaissance in the 21st century
Module #29 Student Projects and Presentations Student-led projects and presentations exploring the Harlem Renaissance and its significance
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond career
