The Jazz Age: Culture and Society in 1920s America
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Jazz Age Overview of the course, historical context, and significance of the 1920s in American history
Module #2 The Roaring Twenties:A Decade of Change Economic, social, and cultural transformations of the 1920s, including the rise of consumer culture and urbanization
Module #3 Jazz and the Birth of American Music Origins and evolution of jazz, key figures, and its impact on American music and culture
Module #4 The Harlem Renaissance Artistic, literary, and cultural achievements of African Americans during the 1920s, including the Harlem Renaissances significance and notable figures
Module #5 The Flapper Culture Rise of the flapper, womens changing roles, and the social and cultural implications of the New Woman
Module #6 The Lost Generation American expatriates in Paris, including Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Stein, and their literary and cultural contributions
Module #7 Film and the Rise of Hollywood Early days of cinema, the rise of Hollywood, and the impact of film on American culture and society
Module #8 Radio and the Birth of Mass Media Invention and spread of radio, its impact on music, news, and entertainment, and the dawn of mass media
Module #9 Automobiles and the Open Road Impact of the automobile on American society, including changes in transportation, leisure, and urban planning
Module #10 Prohibition and the Rise of Organized Crime The 18th Amendment, Prohibitions failure, and the growth of organized crime, including Al Capone and the Mafia
Module #11 The Red Scare and the Fear of Communism Post-WWI anti-communist sentiment, the Palmer Raids, and the rise of McCarthyism
Module #12 Racism and the KKK in the 1920s Resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, racial violence, and the struggle for Civil Rights
Module #13 Immigration and the Quota System Immigration policy, the Quota System, and the impact on American society and demographics
Module #14 Science and Technology Advances in science, technology, and medicine, including the discovery of penicillin and the rise of aviation
Module #15 The Business of Sports The growth of professional sports, including baseball, football, and boxing, and their cultural significance
Module #16 Fashion and Beauty in the 1920s Womens fashion, beauty standards, and the rise of the cosmetics industry
Module #17 Food and Drink in the Jazz Age Culinary trends, the rise of restaurants, and the impact of Prohibition on American cuisine
Module #18 The Jazz Age Abroad American cultural influence on Europe and beyond, including the expatriate experience and international relations
Module #19 The Legacy of the Jazz Age Lasting impact of the 1920s on American culture, society, and politics, including the Great Depression and WWII
Module #20 Primary Sources and Historical Interpretation Analyzing primary sources, including literature, music, and artifacts, to understand the Jazz Age
Module #21 Debating the Jazz Age Controversies and debates surrounding the 1920s, including the role of women, race relations, and the impact of consumer culture
Module #22 The Jazz Age in Popular Culture The 1920s in film, literature, and popular culture, including The Great Gatsby, Chicago, and Boardwalk Empire
Module #23 Historical Fiction and the Jazz Age Using historical fiction to explore the 1920s, including novels, short stories, and poetry
Module #24 The Jazz Age and American Identity The 1920s as a period of cultural and national self-definition, including the creation of American identity
Module #25 The Roaring Twenties and the American Dream The relationship between the Jazz Age and the American Dream, including the pursuit of happiness and the concept of success
Module #26 The 1920s and the Rise of Modern America The Jazz Age as a transformative period in American history, including the emergence of modern America
Module #27 Comparative Cultural Analysis Comparing the Jazz Age to other significant cultural periods in American history, including the 1950s and 1960s
Module #28 Multidisciplinary Approach to the Jazz Age Integrating insights from history, literature, music, art, and sociology to understand the 1920s
Module #29 The Jazz Age and Memory The role of memory and nostalgia in shaping our understanding of the 1920s and their cultural significance
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Jazz Age: Culture and Society in 1920s America career
