Module #1 Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance Overview of the Harlem Renaissance, its key figures, and its significance in American cultural and political history
Module #2 The Roots of the Harlem Renaissance Exploring the historical and social context that led to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance
Module #3 The Rise of Harlem as a Cultural Center The growth of Harlem as a hub for African American art, literature, and culture
Module #4 The New Negro Movement The New Negro Movement and its role in shaping the Harlem Renaissances cultural and political agenda
Module #5 The Role of Race and Identity in the Harlem Renaissance How the Harlem Renaissance navigated and challenged racial stereotypes and identity politics
Module #6 Politics and Activism in the Harlem Renaissance The intersection of art, literature, and politics in the Harlem Renaissance, including the role of organizations like the NAACP
Module #7 The Harlem Renaissance and Internationalism How the Harlem Renaissance engaged with global politics and cultural movements
Module #8 Langston Hughes and the Politics of Poetry Analyzing the poetry and politics of Langston Hughes, a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance
Module #9 Zora Neale Hurston and the Politics of Anthropology Examining the work and legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, including her contributions to anthropology and politics
Module #10 The Politics of Music in the Harlem Renaissance The role of jazz and blues in the Harlem Renaissance, including their impact on politics and social change
Module #11 TheVisual Arts and Politics in the Harlem Renaissance The intersection of visual arts, politics, and social commentary in the Harlem Renaissance
Module #12 The Harlem Renaissance and the Communist Party The complex relationship between the Harlem Renaissance and the Communist Party in the United States
Module #13 The Harlem Renaissance and the African Diaspora Exploring the connections and exchanges between the Harlem Renaissance and African diasporic cultures and movements
Module #14 The Impact of the Harlem Renaissance on Civil Rights Analyzing the ways in which the Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s
Module #15 The Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance in Contemporary Politics Examining the ongoing impact of the Harlem Renaissance on contemporary politics, art, and culture
Module #16 Debating the Harlem Renaissances Political Legacy Critical perspectives and debates on the Harlem Renaissances political impact and legacy
Module #17 The Harlem Renaissance and Intersectionality Exploring the Harlem Renaissances engagement with intersectional feminism, queer theory, and other critical perspectives
Module #18 Teaching the Harlem Renaissance in the Classroom Practical strategies for incorporating the Harlem Renaissance into high school and college curricula
Module #19 Digital Humanities and the Harlem Renaissance Using digital tools and methods to explore and analyze the Harlem Renaissance
Module #20 The Harlem Renaissance and Public History The role of public history and cultural institutions in preserving and interpreting the Harlem Renaissance
Module #21 The Harlem Renaissance and Cultural Policy Exploring the relationship between the Harlem Renaissance and cultural policy, past and present
Module #22 The Global Reach of the Harlem Renaissance Examining the international impact and influence of the Harlem Renaissance
Module #23 The Harlem Renaissance and American Identity The Harlem Renaissances challenge to dominant narratives of American identity and culture
Module #24 The Harlem Renaissance and the Crisis of Democracy Analyzing the Harlem Renaissances engagement with democratic ideals and the crisis of democracy in the 1920s and 1930s
Module #25 The Harlem Renaissance and the Politics of Memory Examing the Harlem Renaissances role in shaping American cultural memory and historical consciousness
Module #26 The Harlem Renaissance and the Politics of Place The significance of Harlem as a cultural and political space, and its impact on American urban politics
Module #27 The Harlem Renaissance and Environmental Justice Exploring the intersection of environmental justice and the Harlem Renaissances cultural and political agenda
Module #28 The Harlem Renaissance and Disability Studies Analyzing the representation and experience of disability in the Harlem Renaissance
Module #29 The Harlem Renaissance and Economic Justice The relationship between the Harlem Renaissance and economic justice, including issues of labor, capitalism, and poverty
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Political Impact of the Harlem Renaissance career