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

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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.