STPS 606 Roaring 20S Redux: a Survey of the Arts in the 1920s

3 credits 42 hours
600 level graduate course

The “Roaring 20s” have long captured our imaginations and for good reason. The arts of that legendary decade: the Harlem Renaissance, Art Deco, the Jazz Age, the Silent Era, the Golden Age of Radio, and more, continue to inspire and delight audiences 100 years later. This course will focus on helping teachers engage students by taking a closer look at some of the artistic movements and mediums of the 1920s. Participants will analyze arts-based primary sources both online, from the Library of Congress, and in-person by touring local sites and collections. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts and experience firsthand why this era was so impactful and how it continues to influence arts and culture today.

This course may be completed 2 times for credit.