The Evidence of Things Unseen: Art, Archives, and Harlem

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Overview

Subject area

ENGL

Catalog Number

B2030

Course Title

The Evidence of Things Unseen: Art, Archives, and Harlem

Department(s)

Description

This is a collaborative course between the English Department, CCNY Libraries Archives and Special Collections and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Students will be exposed to the treasures of these repositories and will learn to select, assess, and utilize primary sources to explore Harlem's socio-cultural history, economic development & gentrification, and its political significance. The course will explore Digital Humanities and OER initiatives by developing students' research, critical thinking, content development, and WordPress/digital publishing skills.

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule