Paris Noir – The Harlem Renaissance in Paris (3 credits)
FL 218 / 001
Fall Semester 2023
A study of the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance and Black American musicians who lived, studied,
created, and performed in Paris during the 1920s and 30s. These artists left the oppressive racial environment
within the US and were accepted by the French and welcomed into literary, artistic, and musical circles. They went
on to produce a prolific artistic output. Their Paris experience played a prominent role in this success.
Course taught in English – no knowledge of French necessary.
Syllabus. Full Course Description.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Delivery: Lecture & Discussion.
GEP: VPA, GK, USD.
Instructor: Dr. Dudley M. Marchi.
Email: dmm@ncsu.edu
Office Hours: By appointment via Zoom.
Course Materials: Internet resources & readings provided by the instructor.
Schedule: Tuesday / Thursday, 10:15-11:30.
Classroom: 135 Withers Hall.
Student Evaluation:
Classwork: Presence, Preparation, & Participation 30%. Students will prepare short historical and biographical
presentations of writers and artists and conduct textual and artistic analyses.
Quizzes 30%. There will be short quizzes each week. They consist of in-class and take-home short-answer questions
on the topics of study.
Self-Reflective Journal 40%. Autoethnography is a form of writing in which the author uses self-reflection to explore
personal experience and connect this autobiographical information to wider cultural, political, and social issues.
The journal will focus on how the course relates to the student’s personal identity and its social implications.