African-American Cultural History: Theory and Methods

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This seminar invites students to delve into the historiography, theory, criticism, discourse, key arguments and methods within the historical study of the New Negro or Harlem Renaissance. We will delve into the movement from a variety of perspectives including cultural studies, critical race theory, biography, black feminism, and Marxism. Through this exploration, students will gain a deep understanding of the complexity of this multifaceted movement and the myriad approaches of deriving meaning from it. Students will present texts, complete shorter analytical essays, and produce an extended historiographical essay.