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Washington, DC
Harlem Renaissance:
Born in DC
September 14-15, 2024
in Washington, DC
36 credit hours
$275
W.E.B Du Bois
Washington, DC:
Harlem Renaissance in DC
Get ready to be transported to a time of creativity and cultural explosion!
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that celebrated Black life and challenged societal norms. And guess what? Washington D.C. played a crucial role in this movement. D.C. was a hub for Black artists, writers, and musicians who brought their unique voices to the table. Through their work, they helped shape a movement that celebrated the beauty of Black life and fought against discrimination. It's a journey you won't want to miss.
Students will come out of this class with a deeper understanding of American culture and the story of Black America.
Your guide on this adventure is Katie Kirkpatrick.
SCHEDULE
36 credit hours
$275
Thursday
September 12
online orientation
7pm-10pm
Saturday-Sunday
September 14-15
class meets in DC
10am-4pm
Thursday
September 19
final presentation due online
7pm-10pm
More details about your trip:
More about your trip:
See the U Street corridor was a neighborhood where black artists and businesses thrived
Visit the world-famous National Museum of African American History and Culture
Explore what makes a cultural revolution and why they are important.
Learn how culture today has been shaped by the Harlem Renaissance.
Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as your in person weekend with your teacher and other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your orientation.
Students are required to be present during orientation and all class sessions.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
About your instructor:
About Katie Kirkpatrick
After getting her Master’s Degree in International Relations from American University, Katie Kirkpatrick joined the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs for the State Department. However, history was always her first love. She founded her own historical walking tours company with a mission to introduce local residents and visitors to under-represented aspects of Washington, DC history. Outside of the United States, Katie has taught in Paris and Istanbul and is delighted to be teaching international students in her beloved Washington, DC.
